A 3-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department with shortness of breath and increased work of breathing.
Observations are BP 85/50 mmHg, HR 125/min, RR 80/min, oxygen saturation 98% on room air, and rectal temperature 36.5 C.
Complete the table with four likely differential diagnoses from different pathological categories, and one method of confirming each.
(Marked out of 8.0)
| Diagnostic category |
Likely diagnosis |
Confirmation |
| Infective |
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| Cardiac |
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| Traumatic |
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| Metabolic or anatomical |
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List four historical features that would increase concern for serious illness in this infant.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
Total Score: 0 / 12
Percentage: 0%
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