Nursing considerations of the neonate with congenital heart disease.
Nursing care of the neonate with CHD incorporates a knowledge base of the anatomy and physiology of congenital heart defects, surgical repair, complications associated with CHD, diagnostic testing, medical therapy, and psychosocial support. The neonatal nurse is a vital member of the cardiac team in providing accurate assessments, implementing medical therapies, and supporting the family.
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Departments of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care, Babies and Children's Hospital of New York, New York, USA.
D000465:Algorithms; D003663:Decision Trees; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal / Q000379:methods; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D012944:Social Support