A cyanotic spell (“Tet” spell) in a toddler with TOF is best managed by:
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Correct answer: Placing child in knee-chest (squatting) position, administering oxygen and calming the child
In a Tet spell, squatting (or knee-chest) increases systemic vascular resistance, reducing right-to-left shunt, while oxygen and calming reduce the hypoxic episode.
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