Cardiac assessment in the neonatal population.
Congenital heart defects are not uncommon among neonatal patients. Although most are benign, the prompt identification of a life-threatening anomaly is essential for rapid intervention and a positive treatment outcome. Cardiac defects may be identified in the newborn nursery with thorough and systematic physical assessment, including inspection, palpation, auscultation, and measurement of blood pressure and oxygen saturations. The ability of the nurse to identify irregular findings during physical assessment aids rapid identification and treatment.
Federspiel
Mary Clay
MC
D005260:Female; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000235:genetics / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors