II. Pathophysiology
- Retained alveolar fluid with incompletely expanded alveoli (typically due to precipitous Vaginal Delivery)
- Diagnosis of exclusion as a cause for Newborn Respiratory Distress
- Made in hindsight after no obvious other sources identified
- Tachypnea readily resolves within minutes to hours
III. Management
- Supportive care
- Resolves spontaneously