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Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
the Newborn - Differential ... Only: • Poor Perfusion ... Left-to-Right Shunt ... Cyanosis #Newborn #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
(assumes Room Air ... Right to Left Shunt ... Disease and more • Diffusion ... Defect: Pulmonary ... Hypoxia #hypoxemia #differential
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
defect (Type 1) ... or anatomic shunt ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... performed on room air ... older) on room air
Negative Contrast Effect in Right Atrium - Differential Diagnosis
1. Small secundum ASD or PFO with left
Negative Contrast Effect ... Right Atrium - Differential ... left to right shunt ... echocardiogram #s4c ... #pocus #bubble
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
and fit of the mask ... and hat to avoid air ... oxygen requirement, effort ... - Monitor HR. perfusion ... #ABCs #ABCDE #Peds