Pediatric Nursing Demystified

to the pulmonary artery resulting in a left-to-right shunt.This altered circulation causes Increased workload on the left side ...

Pulse oximetry (SpO 2 ): Device used to evaluate the degree of oxygen saturation in the blood using a small infrared light prob ...

Monitor intake and output for diuresis from contrast material. The patient and family should be provided with education upon di ...

CHAPTER 6/ Cardiovascular Conditions^107 Allow caregivers to visit as soon as possible. Explain procedures and equipment to car ...

Hypertension. Older children experience headaches, fainting, and epistaxis. Test Results Cardiac catheterization: Catheters a ...

Treatment Balloon angioplasty Resection of the coarcted portion with end-to-end anastomosis of the aorta Enlargement of the c ...

Nursing Interventions for Child Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Provide preoperative care of the child undergoing cardiac surgery: ...

Resistance to blood flow in the left ventricle Decreased cardiac output Left ventricular hypertrophy Pulmonary venous and pu ...

Test Results Cardiac catheterization: Catheters are inserted into the heart via a large peripheral vein and advanced into the h ...

Monitor for trends and assess for possible hypotension, tachycardia, and bradycardia. Check the pressure dressing for evidence ...

Take frequent vital signs. Administer fluids to prevent hypotension. Monitor fluids losses through chest tube. Administer pharm ...

The classic form of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) has four defects: Ventricular septal defect Pulmonic stenosis Overriding aorta ...

Explain specific aspects of the procedure such as the placement of the IV and ECG electrodes. Demonstrate how the skin will be ...

Institute preoperative teaching to reduce anxiety. Prepare child and family for postoperative procedures such as naso- gastric ...

flow patterns. Reveals vessel transposition and septal defects and car- diomegaly. Pulse oximetry (SpO 2 ): Device used to eval ...

Atrial septostomy (Rashkind procedure) performed during catheterization to increase mixing and maintain cardiac output. Arteri ...

Avoid tub baths for 48 to 72 hours. Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen for discomfort. Nursing Interventions for Child Undergoing ...

Bacterial Endocarditis What Went Wrong? Bacterial endocarditis (BE) is an infection of the valves and inner lining of the heart. ...

Rheumatic Fever What Went Wrong? Rheumatic fever (RF) is an inflammatory disease that occurs after an infection with group Ab-he ...

CHAPTER 6/ Cardiovascular Conditions^123 When a uncorrected cardiac defect allows blood to shunt from the (high pressure) left ...