CDH CONG DIAPH HRNIA

The earlier in foetal life that herniation happens, the more severe the hypoplasia and the worse the lungs will behave.

Take control of ventilation at birth; do not use a bag-and mask circuit!

Ventilate gently; also consider that these babies have PPHN and might need HFOV or nitric oxide

Think about undiagnosed CDH in babies with unexplained tachypnoea postnatally