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Pediatrics Respiratory Disorders in neonates dc679da2

A neonate presented with severe respiratory distress and scaphoid abdomen. Breath sounds were decreased on the left side, and his chest X ray revealed the following: He was intubated. Just after ET tube was put, the maximal cardiac impulse fuher shifted to the right side. What should be the next step in management?

A
Confirm the position of endotracheal tube by repeat X-ray chest
B
Remove tube and reattempt intubation
C
Naso gastric tube inseion
D
Chest X-ray
High-Yield Explanation
Next step in management: Remove tube and reattempt intubation Suspicion of esophageal intubation as max. cardiac impulse shifted to right

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