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.
Departments of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care, Babies and Children's Hospital of New York, New York, USA.
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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