Pediatrics Emergency Case: Cyanotic Infant with Congenital Heart Disease
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What is the most likely diagnosis for this 18-month-old child based on the information provided?

  • Atrial septal defect
  • Patent ductus arteriosus
  • Transposition of the great arteries
  • Tetralogy of Fallot (correct)
  • What symptom did the child present that led to the concern of worsening cyanosis?

  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Irritability and inconsolable crying (correct)
  • Which of the following is a characteristic finding on chest X-ray for the presented case?

  • Wide mediastinum
  • Normal heart size with prominent aorta
  • Large heart with increased pulmonary vascular marking
  • Small heart with decreased pulmonary vascular marking (correct)
  • What is the significance of the oxygen saturation (So2) value mentioned in the case?

    <p>It indicates hypoxemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what is the most appropriate management for this child?

    <p>Surgical correction of the cardiac defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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