SAQ 568 – Paediatrics – shocked neonate with poor feeding and breathlessness

A 10-day-old male infant presents with poor feeding and breathlessness. He is poorly perfused on your initial assessment.

List four (4) important differential diagnoses.

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List four (4) examination features you would seek when assessing for possible cardiac pathology.

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The infant deteriorates in the emergency department with very poor perfusion and reduced conscious state. List six (6) important steps in managing his shock.

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