title: Stabilization and transportation of the infant with PPHN.
abstract: Infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) present special nursing challenges. This article reviews signs and symptoms of this disease process and explores the implications of care for the referring facility during transport and subsequent tertiary care. An overview of basic physiology, fetal circulation, and diagnostic testing is incorporated. Associated complications and future trends are addressed.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prullage
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Melichar
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008168:Lung / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development; D017283:Neonatal Nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010100:Oxygen / Q000378:metabolism; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010360:Patient Transfer; D010547:Persistent Fetal Circulation Syndrome / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014187:Transportation of Patients
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen