SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Baby is blue ..
What to do ?
Approach to a cyanotic newborn
Dr Bharathi
Case Scenario 1
• B/o X
• Term / male /AGA born to primi mother by
vaginal delivery .
• Baby cried immediately after birth and is
otherwise well .
• There is cyanosis of peripheries alone….
Acrocyanosis
Peripheral cyanosis
• Physiological • Pathological
Shock
Polycythemia
Hypothermia
Hypoglycemia
Although peripheral cyanosis is seen in conditions
in which the infant is exposed to a cold
environment, it could also be the presenting sign
of serious conditions such as
• sepsis,
• hypoglycemia,
• hypoplastic left-heart syndrome
Peripheral cyanosis should not be
ignored unless other conditions have
been ruled out.
Case scenario 2
• A concerned mother brings her newborn
to you
“ One side of my baby is blue and the other
side is red . What is this ?”
Harlequin skin change
• One quadrant or one half of the body may
become cyanotic or pale while the rest of
the body remains pink.
• Hands and feet remain warm.
• Exact reason not known
• Thought to be - vasomotor instability
What would you call it if the upper half is
pink and the lower half is blue ?
• Differential cyanosis
• Seen in PDA with R – L shunting
Case scenario 3
• Term / AGA baby born to primi mother by
SVD . Cried well at birth . Was well for 1st
3 days.
• On day 4 child develops lethargy , poor
feeding , cold extremities and is blue over
face , tongue , hands and feet .
• How will you approach ?
Cyanosis
• Cyanosis (from the Greek word meaning
‘‘dark blue’’) is a blue to dusky hue in the
newborn
• Colour of the reduced hemoglobin gives
rise to the colour seen in cyanosis.
• Lees reported that cyanosis would be
visible if the deoxygenated hemoglobin
content is greater than 3 g% (3 g per 100
mL).
Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and tachypnea in
term infants. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
Cyanosis is evident in polycythemic
babies at higher oxygen saturation
Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and tachypnea in term infants.
Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
Why cyanosis is deleterious in
newborn ?
Physiology of oxygen transport
• Variables for gas
exchange at the alveolar
level
• Concentration of oxygen
in the gas entering the
alveolus
• Concentration of oxygen
in the mixed venous
blood entering the
capillaries
• Quantities of the gas flow
and blood flow
Causes of cyanosis -
pathophysiology
• Hypoventilation
• Significant right-to-left intracardiac or
intrapulmonary shunting
• Ventilation perfusion unevenness
• Inadequate transport of oxygen by the
hemoglobin.
Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and tachypnea in term infants.
Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
Aetiology of cyanosis
PULMONARY
CAUSES
PPHN
CARDIAC
DEFECTS
MISCELLANEOUS
CNS, Others
Neonate
with
Cyanosis
Aetiology of cyanosis
Parenchymal
• Transient tachypnea of
newborn (TTN)
• Hyaline membrane disease
(HMD)
• Aspiration—meconium, blood,
mucus, or milk
• Pneumonia
• Pulmonary hemorrhage
• Pulmonary edema
• Pulmonary hypoplasia
• Pulmonary lymphangiectasia
Nonparenchymal
• Tracheo esophageal fistula
(TEF)
• Choanal atresia
• Laryngeal web
• congenital diaphragmatic
hernia (CDH)
• Congenital cystic adenomatoid
malformation (CCAM)
• Pulmonary sequestration
• Pneumothorax,
pneumomediastinum
• Pleural effusion
• Lobar emphysema
Pulmonary
Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and tachypnea in term infants.
Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
CYANOTIC CHD
IN NEONATE
CRITICAL NON-CRITICAL
↓PBF ↑PBF
TOF
TA-PS
SV-PS
DORV-PS
TRUNCUS ARTERIOSUS
SINGLE VENTRICLE
TRI ATRESIA
TAPVC(NO
OBSTR)
DDSC
TGATAPVC
OBST
DDPC
Duct Dependent pulmonary circulation:Duct Dependent pulmonary circulation:
Clinical ConditionsClinical Conditions
ANATOMIC OBSTRUCTIONANATOMIC OBSTRUCTION
• Pulmonary Atresia :Pulmonary Atresia :
1.1. Intact ventricular septum (hypoplastic right heart)Intact ventricular septum (hypoplastic right heart)
2.2. With VSD (TOF-PA)With VSD (TOF-PA)
3.3. With Tricuspid AtresiaWith Tricuspid Atresia
4.4. With Single VentricleWith Single Ventricle
• Severe Tetralogy of FallotSevere Tetralogy of Fallot
• Critical pulmonary stenosisCritical pulmonary stenosis
FUNCTIONAL OBSTRUCTIONFUNCTIONAL OBSTRUCTION
• Ebstein’s anomalyEbstein’s anomaly
Duct Dependent Systemic circulation:Duct Dependent Systemic circulation:
Clinical ConditionsClinical Conditions
• Critical aortic stenosis
• Coarctation of aorta
• Interrupted aortic arch
• Hypoplastic left heart
Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
Aetiology of cyanosis
Central nervous system
(CNS)
• Cerebral edema
• Hemorrhage
• Infection
• Hypoventilation
• Vocal cord paralysis or
paresis
Miscellaneous
• Methemoglobinemia
• Hemoglobin M
• Metabolic acidosis
• Sulfhemoglobinemia
• Hypoglycemia
• Sepsis
• Polycythemia
• Associated with feeding,
gastroesophogeal reflux
(GER)
Initial assessment of infants who
have cyanosis
•History
•Physical examination
•Chest radiograph
•CBC with differential count
•Blood glucose, calcium
•Arterial blood gas (ABG)/hyperoxia test
•Blood culture/sepsis screen
•EKG and echocardiogram
History
Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and
tachypnea in term infants. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
Physical examination
• Examined in neutral thermal environment
• Away from blue phototherapy lights
• Asses capillary refill time- <3 sec
• Temperature , pallor, polycythemia, femoral pulses, BP of all 4
limbs
• Barrel shaped chest –post term-MAS
• Bell shaped thorax – neurologic abnormalities
• Scaphoid abdomen-CDH
• Look for nasal flaring,grunting & retractions
• Airway – choanal atresia.
• Pulse oximetry.
Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and tachypnea in term infants. Pediatr. Clin.
North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
CARDIAC PULMONARY
Early
< 4 hours
> 4 hours
presentation
Resp distress
> cyanosis
Cyanosis >
Resp distress
Type of
cyanosis
CentralCentral/diff
complicated
labor More likelyunlikely
CLINICAL DIFFERNCES: CARDIAC VS PULMONARY
ONSET
CCHD in Newborns:CCHD in Newborns:
Clues based on presentationClues based on presentation
Cyanosis
No Resp Distress
Cyanosis
+
Resp Distress
Shock
Differential
cyanosis
TGA
DDPC
TAPVC
obstructed
DDSC
CCHD in Newborns:CCHD in Newborns:
Clues Based on S2 splitClues Based on S2 split
S2
single fixed
DDPC
TGA
DDSC
TAPVC
CCHD in Newborns:CCHD in Newborns:
Clues based on Onset of CyanosisClues based on Onset of Cyanosis
0-6 days
TGA
HLHS
TOF
COA
VSD
others
7- 13 days
COA
VSD
HLHS
TGA
TOF
Others
14-28 days
VSD
COA
TOF
TGA
PDA
Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
Chest xray
• Situs – locate stomach , liver, heart
• Cardiac position
• Chamber enlargement
• Arch sidedness
• Lung vasculature
• Lung parenchyma
• Bony cage and diaphragm
• Small heart- hypovolemia, adrenal insufficiency,
pulmonary interstitial emphysema, congenital lobar
emphysema.
• Egg-on-end - transposition of the great vessels
• Snowman sign – TAPVC
• Boot-shaped heart - tetralogy of Fallot.
• Severe cardiomegaly -Ebstein’s anomaly
• Moderate cardiomegaly - Infants of diabetic mothers
(hyperinsulinemia), cardiomyopathy (caused by
infections,metabolic disorders or asphyxia)
Baby is blue
2 DAY OLD NEONATE WITH SAO2 OF 40% WITH
SINGLE S2
AND SOFT 2/6 ESM
TRANSPOSITION OF GREAT ARTERIES
CYANOTIC NEONATE WTH SIGNS OF RESPIRATORY
DISTRESS
AND CHF WITH SEVERE PAH
OBSTRUCTED TAPVC
3 day neonate with profound
cyanosis , ECG shows slurred
upslope of qrs
NEONATAL EBSTEIN S
Hyperoxia test
100% O2 via hood
~15 min..
Take ABG – pO2 /
Transcutaneous po2
PO2
< 100 mmHg
CHD likely
PO2
>250mmHg,
CHD
unlikely
100 to
250
±
< 70
mmHg
CHD very
likely
Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
ECG
• Most conditions cause right axis deviationMost conditions cause right axis deviation
with RVHwith RVH
• Cyanotic infant with left axis deviation andCyanotic infant with left axis deviation and
LVH:LVH:
1.Tricuspid atresia1.Tricuspid atresia
2 Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular2 Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular
septum.septum.
• ArrhythmiaArrhythmia
Echocardiography
• Definitive diagnosis
Management
• Thermo-neutral environmentThermo-neutral environment
• Airway , breathing , circulationAirway , breathing , circulation
• Correct hypovolemia, metabolicCorrect hypovolemia, metabolic
derangements, treat sepsis.derangements, treat sepsis.
• Particular care of IV lines and infusions –Particular care of IV lines and infusions –
avoid flushing of air bubbles into IV lines.avoid flushing of air bubbles into IV lines.
• Feeding may be withheld in neonates withFeeding may be withheld in neonates with
duct dependent states if prostaglandin isduct dependent states if prostaglandin is
anticipated.anticipated.
PGE 1
• Neonate failing hyperoxia test
• Shock within 1st
3 weeks of life
• Start at 0.05 µg/kg/mt – 0.1mcg/kg/mt
• Anticipate apnea
• Can worsen TAPVC
• Available as 500 μg vialAvailable as 500 μg vial
Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
Oxygen TherapyOxygen Therapy
• Can be dangerous in certain statesCan be dangerous in certain states
• Ductus dependent systemic lesionsDuctus dependent systemic lesions
• Pulmonary blood flow can increase at thePulmonary blood flow can increase at the
cost of systemic blood flow(DDSC)cost of systemic blood flow(DDSC)
• Tailor the FiO2, aTailor the FiO2, a SaO2 of 80-85% maySaO2 of 80-85% may
be adequate to balance systemic andbe adequate to balance systemic and
pulmonary circulationspulmonary circulations
• Cyanosis not associated with acidosisCyanosis not associated with acidosis
need not be correctedneed not be corrected
Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
DiagnDiagn
osisosis
ClinicalClinical
presentationpresentation
CXRCXR ImmeImme
diatediate
TrtTrt
DefinitiveDefinitive
TrtTrt
DDPCDDPC
(Pulm(Pulm
Atresia)Atresia)
Cyanosis D2-7Cyanosis D2-7
No distressNo distress
S2 single; Short ESMS2 single; Short ESM
OligemicOligemic
LungLung
fieldsfields
PGE1PGE1 BT shunt/BT shunt/
PDAPDA
stentingstenting
TGATGA Cyanosis D1Cyanosis D1
Min. DistressMin. Distress
S2 single; Short ESMS2 single; Short ESM
Egg onEgg on
sideside
PlethoraPlethora
BAS +BAS +
PGE1PGE1
ASOASO
TAPVCTAPVC
(obstr)(obstr)
Cyanosis variableCyanosis variable
Marked distressMarked distress
Fixed split S2; noFixed split S2; no
murmurmurmur
GroundGround
glassglass
lunglung
fieldsfields
No PGE1No PGE1 surgerysurgery
DDSCDDSC Shock withShock with
diff.cyanosisdiff.cyanosis
S2 single;S2 single;
PlethoraPlethora
CE +CE +
PGE1PGE1 Repair/Repair/
NorwoodNorwood
Strategies to manage PPHN
• Avoid hyperoxemia (spo2 90 – 98)
• HFV
• iNO
• ECMO
• Sedation
• Hemodynamic support
• Correct acidosis ,polycythemia
• Drugs – sildenafil, mag sulph , adenosine,CCB,
tolazoline, prostacycline,inhaled ethyl
nitrite
Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
Met hemoglobinemia
• Iron molecule in hemoglobin- normally in the
ferrous state (Fe2.
• The ferric (Fe3+) form combines with water
producing methemoglobin (MetHb).
• The predominant intracellular mechanism for the
reduction of MetHb is cytochrome 5b.
• MetHb may be increased in the red cell owing to
exposure to toxic substances or to absence of
reductive pathways
Nelson textbook of pediatrics – 19 th edition
Treatment
• Methylene blue given IV (1-2 mg/kg
initially) is used to treat toxic
methemoglobinemia.
• An oral dose can be administered (100-
300 mg PO per day) as maintenance
therapy.
Nelson textbook of pediatrics – 19 th edition
Goldsmith ‘s assisted
ventilation of neonate- 5th
edition
Goldsmith ‘s assisted ventilation of neonate- 5th
edition
• Thank You

More Related Content

PPT
Approach to a Neonate with Cyanosis
PPT
Approach to a neonate with cyanosis
PPTX
PiCCO Monitor
PPTX
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS IN CHILDREN
PPTX
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
PPTX
Dibetic Ketoacidosis in Children
PPTX
Meconium aspiration syndrome
PPT
Suction therapy for ICU Patients
Approach to a Neonate with Cyanosis
Approach to a neonate with cyanosis
PiCCO Monitor
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS IN CHILDREN
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
Dibetic Ketoacidosis in Children
Meconium aspiration syndrome
Suction therapy for ICU Patients

What's hot (20)

PPTX
CONGENITAL DISORDERS OF LUNG
PDF
Approach to the neonatal cyanosis
PPTX
Persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn PPHN
PPTX
Acid base disorder in neonate
PPTX
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
PPT
Approach to a Child with Congenital Heart Disese
PPTX
Renal tubular acidosis (pediatrics)
PPTX
PPTX
Approach to acyanotic congenital heart diseases
PPTX
Approach to GI Bleeding in Children
PPT
PPTX
approach to short stature
PPT
Cyanosis in term neonates
PPT
Childhood hypertension
PPTX
Approach to child with congenital heart disease
PPTX
PDF
Pediatric Chest x ray Interpretation.pdf
PPTX
Pphn in neonates: Updates on management
CONGENITAL DISORDERS OF LUNG
Approach to the neonatal cyanosis
Persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn PPHN
Acid base disorder in neonate
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Approach to a Child with Congenital Heart Disese
Renal tubular acidosis (pediatrics)
Approach to acyanotic congenital heart diseases
Approach to GI Bleeding in Children
approach to short stature
Cyanosis in term neonates
Childhood hypertension
Approach to child with congenital heart disease
Pediatric Chest x ray Interpretation.pdf
Pphn in neonates: Updates on management

Viewers also liked (18)

PPSX
Duct dependent circulation.ppt2
PPTX
Cyanosis in newborn
PPT
Congenital Heart Disease
PPTX
A case of toxin induced cyanosis
PDF
The Crashing Cardiac Baby
PPTX
Approach to respiratory distress in children
PPTX
Reza cyanosis
PPTX
Approach to congenital cyanotic heart diseases
PPTX
Child with cyanosis
PPT
Penyakit jantung katup'13
PPT
Neonatal Cardiology
PDF
The fetal and newborn heart pdf
PDF
KONJENİTAL KALP HASTALIKLARI
PPTX
Gangguan pada sistem pernapasan 2017
PDF
SLE 5000 NEONATAL VENTILATOR, Dr Abid ali Rizvi, NICU Maternity Hospital kUWAIT
PPTX
Overview of congenital heart disease
PDF
Cynotic conginital heart disease ( tetralogy of fallot & transposition of gre...
PPT
Finaale pulmonary stenosis
Duct dependent circulation.ppt2
Cyanosis in newborn
Congenital Heart Disease
A case of toxin induced cyanosis
The Crashing Cardiac Baby
Approach to respiratory distress in children
Reza cyanosis
Approach to congenital cyanotic heart diseases
Child with cyanosis
Penyakit jantung katup'13
Neonatal Cardiology
The fetal and newborn heart pdf
KONJENİTAL KALP HASTALIKLARI
Gangguan pada sistem pernapasan 2017
SLE 5000 NEONATAL VENTILATOR, Dr Abid ali Rizvi, NICU Maternity Hospital kUWAIT
Overview of congenital heart disease
Cynotic conginital heart disease ( tetralogy of fallot & transposition of gre...
Finaale pulmonary stenosis

Similar to Baby is blue (20)

PPT
Coarctation - Wetzel
PPTX
Approach a respiratory distress in Premature babies.pptx
PPTX
“Vein of galen Malformation” ppt
PPTX
2 diseases of the newborn
PPT
Paediatrics-Chest-radiology spotters.ppt
PPTX
Grand seminar aprl 9 th
PPTX
cyanotic congenital heart disease[1].pptx
PPTX
Approach to Cyanosis [Paediatrics presentation for medical (MBBS) students]
PDF
Selected Pulmonary Disorders byDr Harry Kozakewich.pdf
PPTX
Respiratory distress in paediatric surgery
PDF
MANAGEMENT OF SEPTIC SHOCK with full details
PPTX
cystic fibrosis case presentation children pptx
 
PPT
Amniotic fluid-embolism - Define, Sign, Symptoms, Etiology, Pathology, Diagno...
PDF
2. Respiratory problems in neonates..pdf
PPTX
Anwser,s 12
PPTX
TOF.pptx
PDF
Topic Critical Congenital Heart Disease
PPTX
Cardiac emergencies in children.pptx
PPTX
Ductus dependent circulation
Coarctation - Wetzel
Approach a respiratory distress in Premature babies.pptx
“Vein of galen Malformation” ppt
2 diseases of the newborn
Paediatrics-Chest-radiology spotters.ppt
Grand seminar aprl 9 th
cyanotic congenital heart disease[1].pptx
Approach to Cyanosis [Paediatrics presentation for medical (MBBS) students]
Selected Pulmonary Disorders byDr Harry Kozakewich.pdf
Respiratory distress in paediatric surgery
MANAGEMENT OF SEPTIC SHOCK with full details
cystic fibrosis case presentation children pptx
 
Amniotic fluid-embolism - Define, Sign, Symptoms, Etiology, Pathology, Diagno...
2. Respiratory problems in neonates..pdf
Anwser,s 12
TOF.pptx
Topic Critical Congenital Heart Disease
Cardiac emergencies in children.pptx
Ductus dependent circulation

Recently uploaded (20)

PDF
SOUND-NOTE-ARCHITECT-MOHIUDDIN AKHAND SMUCT
PPTX
Evolution_of_Computing_Presentation (1).pptx
PPTX
Media And Information Literacy for Grade 12
PPT
WHY_R12 Uaafafafpgradeaffafafafaffff.ppt
PPTX
LITERATURE CASE STUDY DESIGN SEMESTER 5.pptx
PPTX
rapid fire quiz in your house is your india.pptx
PPTX
Orthtotics presentation regarding physcial therapy
PDF
Urban Design Final Project-Context
PPT
robotS AND ROBOTICSOF HUMANS AND MACHINES
PPTX
Causes of Flooding by Slidesgo sdnl;asnjdl;asj.pptx
PDF
Design Thinking - Module 1 - Introduction To Design Thinking - Dr. Rohan Dasg...
PPTX
Tenders & Contracts Works _ Services Afzal.pptx
PDF
ART & DESIGN HISTORY OF VEDIC CIVILISATION.pdf
PDF
2025_AIFG_Akane_Kikuchi_Empathy_Design.PDF
PPTX
Acoustics new for. Sound insulation and absorber
PPTX
22CDO02-IMGD-UNIT-I-MOBILE GAME DESIGN PROCESS
PDF
Test slideshare presentation for blog post
PDF
Interior Structure and Construction A1 NGYANQI
PPTX
CLASS_11_BUSINESS_STUDIES_PPT_CHAPTER_1_Business_Trade_Commerce.pptx
PPTX
DOC-20250430-WA0014._20250714_235747_0000.pptx
SOUND-NOTE-ARCHITECT-MOHIUDDIN AKHAND SMUCT
Evolution_of_Computing_Presentation (1).pptx
Media And Information Literacy for Grade 12
WHY_R12 Uaafafafpgradeaffafafafaffff.ppt
LITERATURE CASE STUDY DESIGN SEMESTER 5.pptx
rapid fire quiz in your house is your india.pptx
Orthtotics presentation regarding physcial therapy
Urban Design Final Project-Context
robotS AND ROBOTICSOF HUMANS AND MACHINES
Causes of Flooding by Slidesgo sdnl;asnjdl;asj.pptx
Design Thinking - Module 1 - Introduction To Design Thinking - Dr. Rohan Dasg...
Tenders & Contracts Works _ Services Afzal.pptx
ART & DESIGN HISTORY OF VEDIC CIVILISATION.pdf
2025_AIFG_Akane_Kikuchi_Empathy_Design.PDF
Acoustics new for. Sound insulation and absorber
22CDO02-IMGD-UNIT-I-MOBILE GAME DESIGN PROCESS
Test slideshare presentation for blog post
Interior Structure and Construction A1 NGYANQI
CLASS_11_BUSINESS_STUDIES_PPT_CHAPTER_1_Business_Trade_Commerce.pptx
DOC-20250430-WA0014._20250714_235747_0000.pptx

Baby is blue

  • 1. Baby is blue .. What to do ? Approach to a cyanotic newborn Dr Bharathi
  • 2. Case Scenario 1 • B/o X • Term / male /AGA born to primi mother by vaginal delivery . • Baby cried immediately after birth and is otherwise well . • There is cyanosis of peripheries alone…. Acrocyanosis
  • 3. Peripheral cyanosis • Physiological • Pathological Shock Polycythemia Hypothermia Hypoglycemia
  • 4. Although peripheral cyanosis is seen in conditions in which the infant is exposed to a cold environment, it could also be the presenting sign of serious conditions such as • sepsis, • hypoglycemia, • hypoplastic left-heart syndrome Peripheral cyanosis should not be ignored unless other conditions have been ruled out.
  • 5. Case scenario 2 • A concerned mother brings her newborn to you “ One side of my baby is blue and the other side is red . What is this ?”
  • 6. Harlequin skin change • One quadrant or one half of the body may become cyanotic or pale while the rest of the body remains pink. • Hands and feet remain warm. • Exact reason not known • Thought to be - vasomotor instability
  • 7. What would you call it if the upper half is pink and the lower half is blue ? • Differential cyanosis • Seen in PDA with R – L shunting
  • 8. Case scenario 3 • Term / AGA baby born to primi mother by SVD . Cried well at birth . Was well for 1st 3 days. • On day 4 child develops lethargy , poor feeding , cold extremities and is blue over face , tongue , hands and feet . • How will you approach ?
  • 9. Cyanosis • Cyanosis (from the Greek word meaning ‘‘dark blue’’) is a blue to dusky hue in the newborn • Colour of the reduced hemoglobin gives rise to the colour seen in cyanosis. • Lees reported that cyanosis would be visible if the deoxygenated hemoglobin content is greater than 3 g% (3 g per 100 mL). Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and tachypnea in term infants. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
  • 10. Cyanosis is evident in polycythemic babies at higher oxygen saturation Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and tachypnea in term infants. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
  • 11. Why cyanosis is deleterious in newborn ?
  • 12. Physiology of oxygen transport • Variables for gas exchange at the alveolar level • Concentration of oxygen in the gas entering the alveolus • Concentration of oxygen in the mixed venous blood entering the capillaries • Quantities of the gas flow and blood flow
  • 13. Causes of cyanosis - pathophysiology • Hypoventilation • Significant right-to-left intracardiac or intrapulmonary shunting • Ventilation perfusion unevenness • Inadequate transport of oxygen by the hemoglobin. Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and tachypnea in term infants. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
  • 15. Aetiology of cyanosis Parenchymal • Transient tachypnea of newborn (TTN) • Hyaline membrane disease (HMD) • Aspiration—meconium, blood, mucus, or milk • Pneumonia • Pulmonary hemorrhage • Pulmonary edema • Pulmonary hypoplasia • Pulmonary lymphangiectasia Nonparenchymal • Tracheo esophageal fistula (TEF) • Choanal atresia • Laryngeal web • congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) • Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) • Pulmonary sequestration • Pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum • Pleural effusion • Lobar emphysema Pulmonary Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and tachypnea in term infants. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
  • 16. CYANOTIC CHD IN NEONATE CRITICAL NON-CRITICAL ↓PBF ↑PBF TOF TA-PS SV-PS DORV-PS TRUNCUS ARTERIOSUS SINGLE VENTRICLE TRI ATRESIA TAPVC(NO OBSTR) DDSC TGATAPVC OBST DDPC
  • 17. Duct Dependent pulmonary circulation:Duct Dependent pulmonary circulation: Clinical ConditionsClinical Conditions ANATOMIC OBSTRUCTIONANATOMIC OBSTRUCTION • Pulmonary Atresia :Pulmonary Atresia : 1.1. Intact ventricular septum (hypoplastic right heart)Intact ventricular septum (hypoplastic right heart) 2.2. With VSD (TOF-PA)With VSD (TOF-PA) 3.3. With Tricuspid AtresiaWith Tricuspid Atresia 4.4. With Single VentricleWith Single Ventricle • Severe Tetralogy of FallotSevere Tetralogy of Fallot • Critical pulmonary stenosisCritical pulmonary stenosis FUNCTIONAL OBSTRUCTIONFUNCTIONAL OBSTRUCTION • Ebstein’s anomalyEbstein’s anomaly
  • 18. Duct Dependent Systemic circulation:Duct Dependent Systemic circulation: Clinical ConditionsClinical Conditions • Critical aortic stenosis • Coarctation of aorta • Interrupted aortic arch • Hypoplastic left heart Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
  • 19. Aetiology of cyanosis Central nervous system (CNS) • Cerebral edema • Hemorrhage • Infection • Hypoventilation • Vocal cord paralysis or paresis Miscellaneous • Methemoglobinemia • Hemoglobin M • Metabolic acidosis • Sulfhemoglobinemia • Hypoglycemia • Sepsis • Polycythemia • Associated with feeding, gastroesophogeal reflux (GER)
  • 20. Initial assessment of infants who have cyanosis •History •Physical examination •Chest radiograph •CBC with differential count •Blood glucose, calcium •Arterial blood gas (ABG)/hyperoxia test •Blood culture/sepsis screen •EKG and echocardiogram
  • 21. History Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and tachypnea in term infants. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
  • 22. Physical examination • Examined in neutral thermal environment • Away from blue phototherapy lights • Asses capillary refill time- <3 sec • Temperature , pallor, polycythemia, femoral pulses, BP of all 4 limbs • Barrel shaped chest –post term-MAS • Bell shaped thorax – neurologic abnormalities • Scaphoid abdomen-CDH • Look for nasal flaring,grunting & retractions • Airway – choanal atresia. • Pulse oximetry. Sasidharan P. An approach to diagnosis and management of cyanosis and tachypnea in term infants. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):999–1021, ix.
  • 23. CARDIAC PULMONARY Early < 4 hours > 4 hours presentation Resp distress > cyanosis Cyanosis > Resp distress Type of cyanosis CentralCentral/diff complicated labor More likelyunlikely CLINICAL DIFFERNCES: CARDIAC VS PULMONARY ONSET
  • 24. CCHD in Newborns:CCHD in Newborns: Clues based on presentationClues based on presentation Cyanosis No Resp Distress Cyanosis + Resp Distress Shock Differential cyanosis TGA DDPC TAPVC obstructed DDSC
  • 25. CCHD in Newborns:CCHD in Newborns: Clues Based on S2 splitClues Based on S2 split S2 single fixed DDPC TGA DDSC TAPVC
  • 26. CCHD in Newborns:CCHD in Newborns: Clues based on Onset of CyanosisClues based on Onset of Cyanosis 0-6 days TGA HLHS TOF COA VSD others 7- 13 days COA VSD HLHS TGA TOF Others 14-28 days VSD COA TOF TGA PDA Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
  • 27. Chest xray • Situs – locate stomach , liver, heart • Cardiac position • Chamber enlargement • Arch sidedness • Lung vasculature • Lung parenchyma • Bony cage and diaphragm
  • 28. • Small heart- hypovolemia, adrenal insufficiency, pulmonary interstitial emphysema, congenital lobar emphysema. • Egg-on-end - transposition of the great vessels • Snowman sign – TAPVC • Boot-shaped heart - tetralogy of Fallot. • Severe cardiomegaly -Ebstein’s anomaly • Moderate cardiomegaly - Infants of diabetic mothers (hyperinsulinemia), cardiomyopathy (caused by infections,metabolic disorders or asphyxia)
  • 30. 2 DAY OLD NEONATE WITH SAO2 OF 40% WITH SINGLE S2 AND SOFT 2/6 ESM TRANSPOSITION OF GREAT ARTERIES
  • 31. CYANOTIC NEONATE WTH SIGNS OF RESPIRATORY DISTRESS AND CHF WITH SEVERE PAH OBSTRUCTED TAPVC
  • 32. 3 day neonate with profound cyanosis , ECG shows slurred upslope of qrs NEONATAL EBSTEIN S
  • 33. Hyperoxia test 100% O2 via hood ~15 min.. Take ABG – pO2 / Transcutaneous po2 PO2 < 100 mmHg CHD likely PO2 >250mmHg, CHD unlikely 100 to 250 ± < 70 mmHg CHD very likely Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
  • 34. ECG • Most conditions cause right axis deviationMost conditions cause right axis deviation with RVHwith RVH • Cyanotic infant with left axis deviation andCyanotic infant with left axis deviation and LVH:LVH: 1.Tricuspid atresia1.Tricuspid atresia 2 Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular2 Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.septum. • ArrhythmiaArrhythmia
  • 36. Management • Thermo-neutral environmentThermo-neutral environment • Airway , breathing , circulationAirway , breathing , circulation • Correct hypovolemia, metabolicCorrect hypovolemia, metabolic derangements, treat sepsis.derangements, treat sepsis. • Particular care of IV lines and infusions –Particular care of IV lines and infusions – avoid flushing of air bubbles into IV lines.avoid flushing of air bubbles into IV lines. • Feeding may be withheld in neonates withFeeding may be withheld in neonates with duct dependent states if prostaglandin isduct dependent states if prostaglandin is anticipated.anticipated.
  • 37. PGE 1 • Neonate failing hyperoxia test • Shock within 1st 3 weeks of life • Start at 0.05 µg/kg/mt – 0.1mcg/kg/mt • Anticipate apnea • Can worsen TAPVC • Available as 500 μg vialAvailable as 500 μg vial Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
  • 38. Oxygen TherapyOxygen Therapy • Can be dangerous in certain statesCan be dangerous in certain states • Ductus dependent systemic lesionsDuctus dependent systemic lesions • Pulmonary blood flow can increase at thePulmonary blood flow can increase at the cost of systemic blood flow(DDSC)cost of systemic blood flow(DDSC) • Tailor the FiO2, aTailor the FiO2, a SaO2 of 80-85% maySaO2 of 80-85% may be adequate to balance systemic andbe adequate to balance systemic and pulmonary circulationspulmonary circulations • Cyanosis not associated with acidosisCyanosis not associated with acidosis need not be correctedneed not be corrected Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
  • 39. DiagnDiagn osisosis ClinicalClinical presentationpresentation CXRCXR ImmeImme diatediate TrtTrt DefinitiveDefinitive TrtTrt DDPCDDPC (Pulm(Pulm Atresia)Atresia) Cyanosis D2-7Cyanosis D2-7 No distressNo distress S2 single; Short ESMS2 single; Short ESM OligemicOligemic LungLung fieldsfields PGE1PGE1 BT shunt/BT shunt/ PDAPDA stentingstenting TGATGA Cyanosis D1Cyanosis D1 Min. DistressMin. Distress S2 single; Short ESMS2 single; Short ESM Egg onEgg on sideside PlethoraPlethora BAS +BAS + PGE1PGE1 ASOASO TAPVCTAPVC (obstr)(obstr) Cyanosis variableCyanosis variable Marked distressMarked distress Fixed split S2; noFixed split S2; no murmurmurmur GroundGround glassglass lunglung fieldsfields No PGE1No PGE1 surgerysurgery DDSCDDSC Shock withShock with diff.cyanosisdiff.cyanosis S2 single;S2 single; PlethoraPlethora CE +CE + PGE1PGE1 Repair/Repair/ NorwoodNorwood
  • 40. Strategies to manage PPHN • Avoid hyperoxemia (spo2 90 – 98) • HFV • iNO • ECMO • Sedation • Hemodynamic support • Correct acidosis ,polycythemia • Drugs – sildenafil, mag sulph , adenosine,CCB, tolazoline, prostacycline,inhaled ethyl nitrite Manual of neonatalogy – John P Cloherty – 17 th edition
  • 41. Met hemoglobinemia • Iron molecule in hemoglobin- normally in the ferrous state (Fe2. • The ferric (Fe3+) form combines with water producing methemoglobin (MetHb). • The predominant intracellular mechanism for the reduction of MetHb is cytochrome 5b. • MetHb may be increased in the red cell owing to exposure to toxic substances or to absence of reductive pathways Nelson textbook of pediatrics – 19 th edition
  • 42. Treatment • Methylene blue given IV (1-2 mg/kg initially) is used to treat toxic methemoglobinemia. • An oral dose can be administered (100- 300 mg PO per day) as maintenance therapy. Nelson textbook of pediatrics – 19 th edition
  • 43. Goldsmith ‘s assisted ventilation of neonate- 5th edition
  • 44. Goldsmith ‘s assisted ventilation of neonate- 5th edition

Editor's Notes

  • #4: Capillary blood has an oxygen content that is between the venous and arterial blood oxygen contents, but in states of poor perfusion there will be large arteriovenous oxygen content difference. In such circumstances, it is possible to see Fig. 1. peripheral cyanosis, because of the higher amount of deoxyhemoglobin in the capillary blood, even though the arterial blood oxygen content may be normal [5,6]. Arterial blood oxygen content will be normal in peripheral cyanosis, whereas in central cyanosis there is decreased oxygen content in the arterial blood. Peripheral cyanosis is likely to be seen with exposure to cold, polycythemia, and hypoplastic left-heart syndrome (decreased peripheral perfusion)
  • #12: When the degree of oxygenation or percentage of saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen is plotted against the partial pressure of oxygen, it is referred to as oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve. The changing oxygen affinity of hemoglobin with oxygenation results in a sigmoid curve. The shape of its midportion is the midportion of the saturation (ie, 50% saturation of the hemoglobin) and its corresponding PO2 is called the P50. The adult hemoglobin has a P50 value of 27, which means that at 50% saturation the PO2 is 27 mm Hg. The P50 in thenewborn is 22; that is, at 50% oxygen saturation the PO2 is 22 mm Hg. Thus, if an infant is cyanotic, he or she may have a significantly lower PO2 value and requires immediate attention compared with an older child. Because PO2 is the driving force in oxygen exchange, a low PO2 will adversely affect the oxygen delivery to the tissues. Oxygen delivery is also dependent upon the amount of hemoglobin available to carry oxygen and the blood flow.
  • #13: In the normal lung, the average ventilation-to-perfusion ratio is in the range of 0.8 to 1.0. The concentration of oxygen in the gas entering the alveolus, the concentration of oxygen in the mixed venous blood entering the capillaries, and the respective quantities of the gas flow and blood flow are the main variables for gas exchange at the alveolar level [9]. Although diffusion abnormalities exist in adults, they are not commonly seen in the newborn. In the normal physiologic state, the pulmonary blood flow (QP) should be equal to systemic blood flow (QS). In other words, the volume of blood entering the lungs should be equal to the volume of blood leaving the left ventricle. This is given in the equation QP = QS. The volume of blood that participates in gas exchange, however, may not be equal to the volume of blood entering the pulmonary circulation. The volume of blood that participates in actual gas exchange is called effective P. Sasidharan / Pediatr Clin N Am 51 (2004) 999–1021 1003 pulmonary blood flow (QeP). In an ideal circumstance, the QP should be equal to QeP; the total volume of blood that enters the lungs participates in gas exchange. This does not take place normally, however. When there is a shunt between the systemic venous return to the pulmonary veins, or the left ventricle, it is called right-to-left shunt. In this case QP (QeP) is less than QS. This gives rise to decreased oxygen content in arterial blood (Fig. 2) [17]. Conversely, with a shunt from the left ventricle or aorta to the right ventricle or pulmonary artery (left-toright shunt), there is increase in pulmonary blood flow, and hence QP is greater than QS. In this condition, the infant will not develop cyanosis until the formation of pulmonary congestion and pulmonary edema. Intrapulmonary shunting takes place when nonventilated portions of the lungs are perfused, because the blood return from those areas does not take part in gas exchange. Intrapulmonary shunting or low ventilation to perfusion (V &amp;lt; Q) is seen in pulmonary edema, atelectasis, or pneumonia. During the newborn period, the total percentage of shunting from right to left is approximately 2% to 5%, but this does not give rise to hypoxia.