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The individualized course of dexamethasone used in this study reduced the total dose of dexamethasone administered but did not significantly reduce side-effects of treatment or alter outcome in infants at risk of chronic lung disease.

A case of primary pulmonary hypoplasia in a term female neonate presenting with severe respiratory distress at birth is reported. Respiratory failure persisted and she died at 12 days of age. Primary pulmonary hypoplasia is a rare condition not associated with other maternal or fetal disorders.

Interobserver and intraobserver reliability was poor when using radiographs to assess long line tips. The major determinant of line repositioning was the perceived location.