EC Paediatrics

Objectives: This article gives information about cyanotic spells in children, for the patient’s parent, also it will help the pediatric cardiologist during parents counselling:

• Identification of the cyanotic spells
• Physiology of cyanotic spells
• Sign and symptoms of cyanotic spells
• Management of cyanotic spells.

Conclusion: Cyanotic Spells can be life threatening if they are left untreated.

The patient may need medication or may require earlier surgery or cardiac catheterization.

Keywords: Cyanotic Spells; Children; Cardiac Catheterization

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