Answer
This condition is called blue baby syndrome.
Work Step by Step
The purplish-blue color on the skin is due to the blood of the infant not being properly oxygenated. It might be caused due to a problem with the heart, lungs, or blood.
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
by Marieb, Elaine N.; Hoehn, Katja N.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
1292216239
ISBN 13:
978-1-29221-623-2
Chapter 10 - Blood - Review Questions - Page 381: 33
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