A child presented with severe repiratory distress two days after birth.On examination he was observed to have a scaphoid abdomen and decreased breath sounds on the left side.He was managed by prompt Endotracheal intubation.After ET tube placement the maximal cardiac impulse shifted further to the right side.What should be the next step in management?

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Remove tube and reattempt intubation

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Confirm the position of endotracheal tube by chest X-ray

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Chest X-ray to confirm diagnosis

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Nasogastric tube insertion and decompress the bowel

1.	A child presented with severe repiratory distress two days after birth.On examination he was observed to have a scaphoid abdomen and decreased breath sounds on the left side.He was managed by prompt Endotracheal intubation.After ET tube placement the maximal cardiac impulse shifted further to the right side.What should be the next step in management?
A.	Remove tube and reattempt intubation
B.	Confirm the position of endotracheal tube by chest X-ray
C.	Chest X-ray to confirm diagnosis
D.	Nasogastric tube insertion and decompress the bowel
Answer» E.

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