In the intermediate care unit, the infant was treated on a bronchiolitis pathway (with suctioning); however, his oxygenation progressively worsened, and he required continuous O 2 via nasal cannula, ...

Cyanosis is a condition in which the skin appears to have a blue tint. It occurs in areas where the blood in surface blood vessels has lower levels of oxygen. It can be a sign of a medical emergency.

For decades, standard clinical practice has called for examining the cardiovascular system as part of the routine newborn examination. Despite this practice, however, one in three infants with a ...

Peripheral cyanosis is when someone’s hands, fingertips, or feet turn blue due to a lack of oxygen-rich blood. Some causes include Raynaud’s disease, cardiovascular problems, and hypothermia. All ...

The diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine, a recommended childhood immunization, protects children against pertussis. Five DTaP vaccines are usually given at ages 2 months, 4 ...