The Management of Cyanotic Spells in Children with Oesophageal Atresia

• Main Authors: Mathieu Bergeron (Author), Aliza P. Cohen (Author), Robin T. Cotton (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Frontiers Media S.A., 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Cyanotic spells, also known as blue spells, dying spells, or apparent life-threatening events, refer to a bluish tone visible in the mucosal membranes and skin caused by an oxygen decrease in the peripheral circulation. Although this decrease may be transient and benign, it may also be indicative of...