<prompt> A baby is born prematurely at 29 weeks gestation by caesarean delivery done for fetal distress. Neonate develops tachypnea, flaring, subcostal and intercostal retractions immediately after birth. Chest radiography shows bilateral, diffuse, ground glass appearance, air bronchograms and poor lung expansion. What is the best treatment plan in the present case?Oxygen therapySurfactant administration and respiratory supportEmergency surgical repair of tracheoesophageal fistulaOnly observation at this point  <response>: b. Surfactant administration and respiratory supportRef: Nelsons 20e p 850-57The given scenario indicates a diagnosis of moderate - severe respiratory distress syndrome. So, the treatment of choice is: surfactant administration and respiratory support 