Premature newborn with respiratory distress on a ventilator

CXR of pneumopericardium — CXR AP (above) shows a large amount of air around the heart. CXR AP obtained after pericardiocentesis (below) shows a decreased amount of air around the heart and the diaphragm can be continuously traced across the image.

The diagnosis was pneumopericardium in a patient with respiratory distress syndrome.

Premature newborn with respiratory distress on a ventilator

CXR of pulmonary interstitial emphysema — CXR AP shows a branching bubbly appearance to the right lung and a large amount of air in the right pleural space.

The diagnosis was pulmonary interstitial emphysema and tension pneumothorax in a patient with respiratory distress syndrome.

Premature newborn with respiratory distress on a ventilator

CXR of pulmonary interstitial emphysema — CXR AP shows a branching bubbly appearance to the right lung.

The diagnosis was pulmonary interstitial emphysema in a patient with respiratory distress syndrome.