Management of the premature infant with a patent ductus arteriosus.
The maturation of the lung is one of the greatest challenges the premature infant must face after birth. Premature infants have been observed to have a higher prevalence of patency of the ductus arterious, presenting the physician with a dilemma and a challenge. This article discusses the clinical and pathophysiologic manifestations and the management of patent ductus arteriosus in the premature infant.
D001803:Blood Transfusion; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D004077:Digoxin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004231:Diuresis / Q000187:drug effects; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004452:Echocardiography; D006337:Heart Murmurs; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
D004077:Digoxin; D007213:Indomethacin