Neonatal cardiovascular pharmacology.
Neonates present with a variety of cardiovascular problems that require pharmacologic intervention. Pharmacologic manipulation of the ductus arteriosus and pharmacologic augmentation of cardiac output are the focus of this article. Guidelines for nursing assessment and clinical monitoring of neonates receiving cardiovascular drugs are included.
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D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002302:Cardiac Output / Q000187:drug effects*; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017283:Neonatal Nursing
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D007213:Indomethacin