Paed Child Healt Can
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To evaluate the relative incidence of cardiogenic and septic shock in term neonates and identify findings that help differentiate the two entities. ⋯ Cardiogenic shock is a more common cause of decompensated shock than septic shock. A history of cyanosis, murmur or gallop, or decreased femoral pulses on exam and cardiomegaly on chest x-ray are useful indicators of cardiogenic shock. In evaluating the neonate with decompensated shock, early consideration for Cardiology consultation and interventions to treat the underlying condition is warranted.