Non-pulmonary causes of acute respiratory distress in neonates: report of two cases.

Acute respiratory distress (ARD) in neonates is a dangerous condition that is usually brought on by pulmonary dysfunction. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia and oesophageal atresia with tracheo-oesophageal fistula are examples of non-pulmonary causes of acute respiratory distress. Though rare, they are potentially fatal and successful management entails a multidisciplinary approach, which includes surgical intervention, use of critical care facilities such as the intensive care unit and paediatric supervision.