Patent ductus arteriosus

be less than stage three of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). The time is the period the babies stays in the intensive care unit Critique of Organization Some nurses turn up the babies’ oxygen because of other health care issues such as patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The health care team need

An Overview of Evidence- Based Practice There have been many changes throughout the years in healthcare. One of the many changes that affect us every day is oxygen toxicity in premature babies and the effects on their eyes. There is a fine line to walk when protecting the function of the brain and preserving vision. The risks have been a concern for healthcare providers for decades. Some people were born at 26 weeks in the early 60’s and suffers from severe retinopathy from over oxygenation. Between

INTRODUCTION Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) include all structural anomalies of the heart and the intrathoracic great vessels resulting from the errors in morphogenesis, during development. The incidence of CHDs among live births is estimated to be 3.7 to 7.7 per 1000 (Ferencz et al. 1985). CHDs are etiologically heterogenous and it could be due to genetic (single gene defects, chromosomal abnormality) and or environmental (multifactorial, teratogens) or unknown factors (Michels and Ricardi

Respiratory distress syndrome , a breathing disorder where a lung may collapse (can potentially be lifelong), Retinopathy of prematurity,causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the nerve tissue in our eyes that allow us to see (isn’t lifelong), Patent ductus arteriosus abdominal blood flow between two arteries connected to the heart (can be lifelong)

down syndrome are tested for congenital heart failure, hearing loss, and ophthalmological problems. Other frequent problems include Atrioventricular septal defect, ventricular septal defect, isolated Secundum atrial septal defects, isolated patent ductus arteriosus, and isolated tetralogy of Fallot. Some of the heart diseases will not show up until later in life due to other complications (Roizen Patterson 2003). Down Syndrome is classified by a very specific

young lady. My proudest “Alpha Phi Moment” is during last year’s Red Dress Gala. There, I spoke of my late grandmother and her congenital heart defect and how it has genetically impacted me and my family. I thankfully was not diagnosed with Patent-ductus arteriosus, however, I have had minor heart complications in my teenage years. It was the first time telling the story of my grandmother and her heart conditions, as well as mine. Women’s heart health means so much more to me now that I am a sister

Indications for pediatric cardiac catheterization have undergone significant changes over the last 3 decades. In early 1980s, with emerging of none to less invasive diagnostic modalities and more specifically with current echocardiography diagnostic ability, cardiac catheterization is no longer considered as a mainstay diagnostic tool for most cardiac anomalies except in rare occasions or when accurate hemodynamics measurements are needed. But with dramatic improve in the quality and availability

Congenital Heart Defects in Infants Cynthia Shepherd Liberty University Abstract Congenital heart defects have become more prevalence in infants in the United States. The causes of congenital heart defects in infants are unknown. However, several factors have been linked to prenatal factors such as maternal insulin-dependent diabetes, maternal alcoholism, maternal rubella during pregnancy, and maternal age over forty. Many infants have been diagnosed with congenital heart defects in utero

Baby V. was a three-day-old neonate who died from disseminated herpes simplex virus infection. He was the first baby I lost during my neonatology intensive care unit (NICU) rotation. During the interventions to keep him alive, I saw my attending talking to the mother hourly, reinforcing that everything possible was being done. During those three days I was able to build a strong rapport with the family explaining the disease process and answering all their questions. Though he fought bravely, in

Heart disease is not as rare of a disease found in dogs as many think. About 10% of dogs are diagnosed with heart disease at some point in their life (Tudor, 2012). It is not limited to only one breed or size but instead it affects a wide range of canines. There are two main categories of heart disease, congenital and acquired. Congenital is the type of heart disease that is acquired at birth or is in some way hereditary. Acquired heart disease is more common in older animals, or animals with injury