A 32-week gestation newborn was born this morning. The newb…
A 32-week gestation newborn was born this morning. The newborn is admitted into the NICU. The newborn is intubated. The newborn’s temperature is 98 degrees F (36.7 degrees C), respiratory rate is 66, apical pulse 120 bpm, O2 saturation is now 96% which improved from O2 saturation at birth of 90%. Which of the following medications would account for the improvement of the newborn’s respiratory status in the first days of life?