title: Non-invasive assessment of phrenic nerve function in infants following cardiac surgery.
abstract: PND occurs more frequently following cardiac surgery than was previously thought. Electrophysiological phrenic nerve testing is a reliable early test of the nerve's function. Phrenic nerve damage, particularly in children under 18 months of age, increases the risk of respiratory morbidity. Early diagnosis enables appropriate planning and treatment.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Helps
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010791:Phrenic Nerve / Q000293:injuries*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*