Mar 12 2024 1 mins 4
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Outline
The 3 C’s
- C-Choking
- C-Coughing
- C-Cyanosis
Description
A tracheal esophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital abnormality in which there is an opening between the trachea and the esophagus. Surgery is required to repair the opening before a baby can receive oral nutrition. Signs and symptoms to identify TEF are choking, coughing, and cyanosis.
