03 Mar 2023
How should I treat a blue baby - A patient's journey
A collaborative session between Egypt and Namibia
Anchorperson:
R. De Decker
Hub master:
H. Khamis
Summary
Consider the very specific case of a female newborn whose predictive diagnosis suggested two leads: newborn transient tachypnea vs neonatal sepsis, and analyze how this little patient was managed, from birth to final treatment.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the causes of cyanosis in infants and how differentiate between them
- To explore the various treatment options available
- To discuss variations in management among countries and how to overcome obstacles
