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Question: A 2-hour-old full-term newborn infant is noted by the nursing staff to be having episodes of cyanosis and apnea. Per nursery protocol they place an oxygen saturation monitor on him. When they attempted to feed him, his oxygen saturation drops into the 60s. When he is stimulated and cries, his oxygen levels increase into the 90s. Which of the following is the most important next step to quickly establish the diagnosis? A. Echocardiogram B. Ventilation perfusion scan C. Passage of catheter into nose D. Hemoglobin electrophoresis E. Bronchoscopic evaluation of palate and larynx
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 04:22:06 +0000

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