A 2-hour-old term infant born through thick meconium-stained amniotic fluid presents with tachypnea (RR 68/min), intercostal retractions, and oxygen requirement. Chest X-ray shows patchy infiltrates with hyperinflation. Regarding the clinical features and management of MAS, all of the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

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