Caring for patients with lesions decreasing pulmonary blood flow

Congenital heart defects with decreased pulmonary blood flow are generally complex lesions. Nursing care of these patients requires a comprehensive understanding of the hemodynamic effects, clinical manifestations, and the medical and surgical management of cyanotic heart disease. This in-depth unde...

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Published inCritical care nursing clinics of North America Vol. 1; no. 2; p. 215
Main Author Kulik, L A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1989
Subjects
Heart Defects, Congenital - nursing
Heart Defects, Congenital - physiopathology
Heart Defects, Congenital - surgery
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature, Diseases - nursing
Nursing Diagnosis
Patient Care Planning
Pulmonary Circulation
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Summary:Congenital heart defects with decreased pulmonary blood flow are generally complex lesions. Nursing care of these patients requires a comprehensive understanding of the hemodynamic effects, clinical manifestations, and the medical and surgical management of cyanotic heart disease. This in-depth understanding will enable the nurse to appropriately assess the infant's or child's cardiovascular functioning during the acute phase of illness, after surgery, and during convalescent periods. Close collaboration among the entire cardiovascular team is essential to promote high-quality care for these truly complex patients.
ISSN:0899-5885
DOI:10.1016/S0899-5885(18)30894-3