Supraventricular tachycardia in children: a challenge for pediatric nurses.
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in the pediatric population remains the most common dysrhythmia for this age group. Care of these children and their families can provide a challenge for the pediatric nurse as well as many rewards. This report will explore the mechanisms of SVT in children, their clinical presentation, currently available treatment options, and the nursing implications of caring for these children and their families.
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Division of Cardiovascular Nursing, South Carolina Children's Heart Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425-0682.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy