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Akash Deswaney, MD, Charleston Area Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics.

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Full case: 18-day-old female with reported apnea, cyanosis, and decreased feeding | Image credit: Author provided

Full case: 18-day-old female with reported apnea, cyanosis, and decreased feeding

Akash Deswaney, MD;Neil Copeland, MD;John Bishara, DO
May 7th 2025

On physical examination, the patient appeared to be in significant respiratory distress. Her oxygen saturation was 96% on high-flow nasal cannula.

Diagnose this 18-day-old female with apnea, cyanosis, decreased feeding concerns

Diagnose this 18-day-old female with apnea, cyanosis, decreased feeding concerns

Akash Deswaney, MD;Neil Copeland, MD;John Bishara, DO
May 5th 2025

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