TYK327
Of the following, the patient most likely to develop ROP is:
a) A full term neonate presenting for gastroschisis repair
b) A 36 week baby (now 2 weeks old) with Down Syndrome presenting for AV canal repair requiring supplemental oxygen preoperatively
c) A 44-week neonate presenting with bilateral congenital cataracts
d) A 30-week female (5 days old) s/p exploratory laparotomy for necrotizing enterocolitis requiring mechanical ventilation with 50% FiO2
e) A former 32-week male (now 8 weeks old) requiring repair of bilateral inguinal hernias
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