Tag transillumination of pneumothorax

Transillumination for and Aspiration of Pneumothorax in Neonates

We mentioned in last week’s Morsel that for neonates not responding to resuscitative efforts, that you can transilluminate the chest to determine if there is a pneumothorax present. Let’s finish that discussion: Neonates are prone to developing a pneumothorax. Lack…