Assessment Natural history of rDs is to worsen over the first 48 h Consider pneumothorax etc Actions. Transilluminated Intubate 3.0 ett Intubation criteria: Severe respiratory distress PaC02>60 FiO2 in preterm infant >60% Diagnosis of moderate rds with availability of surfactant Place umbilical arterial line• Assessment: – Natural history of RDS is to worsen over the first 48 h – Consider pneumothorax etc • Actions: – Transilluminate – Intubate 3.0 ETT • Intubation criteria: – Severe respiratory distress – PaCO2 > 60 – FiO2 in preterm infant > 60% – Diagnosis of moderate RDS with availability of surfactant – Place umbilical arterial line