The reader is hopefully enlightened on the impact of maternal literacy, early referral of high risk mother (ideally) and baby to higher centre (not ideal) and the huge armamentarium of ventilator technologies available for lung rescue. The monologue is concluded with a positive note that all's well that ends well if early surveillance and early referral are adopted with use of appropriate technologies at the right time.

Contributed by:
Dr P K Rajiv
MBBS, DCH, MD (PED)
Fellowship in Neonatology (Australia)
Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatology in Charge
Mallya Hospital
#2, Vittal Mallya Road
Bangalore -560 001

Phone:080-2277979
Email: [email protected]