Exam (elaborations)
NR328 Pediatrics: Cardiac Test with 100%
- Course
- Institution
NR328 Pediatrics: Cardiac Test with 100%
[Show more]
Content preview
NR328 Pediatrics: Cardiac Test with 100%Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) - ✔✔Passageway between the aorta and the pulmonary
artery remains open after birth. Failure to close within the first few weeks of life causes blood
to flow from aorta to pulmonary artery; causing left to right shunt (ACYANOTIC)
Symptoms:
- BOUNDING PERIPHERAL PULSES ( increased bp in upper extremities)
- Weak pulse in lower extremities
- Widened pulse pressure
- Murmur
- Tachypnea, dyspnea
- Tachycardia
- Hoarse cry
- If small, asymptomatic
- If large; CHF
DX: Echo
Treatment:
- Indomethacin: Close PDA
- Prostaglandin: Keeps PDA open
Obstruction to Blood flow from the ventricles (Acyanotic) - ✔✔Stenosis or atresia preventing
blood from leaving the heart (Acyanotic and No shunt)
- Coarctation of the aorta
- Aortic stenosis
, Coarctation of the Aorta (COA) - ✔✔Coarctation of the Aorta:
- The aorta is narrowed near the insertion of the ductus arteriosus
- Increased pressure proximal to the defect
- Causes high BP and bounding pulses in arms
- Weak or absent femoral pulses
- Cool lower extremities w/ low BP
- Dizziness, fainting, epistaxis (older children)
- Tachypnea
- Tachycardia
INCREASED RISK FOR:
- Ruptured aorta
- Aortic aneurysm
- Stroke
Management:
- Balloon angioplasty
- Surgery
Aortic Stenosis (AS) - ✔✔Narrowing of the aortic valve which causes increased resistance in
left ventricle, decreased CO, left ventricular hypertrophy, and pulmonary vascular congestion
Symptoms:
- Decreased CO
- Faint pulses
- Hypotension
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Examsplug. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.24. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
62890 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now