Principles of Blood Flow
This side of the heart typically has higher pressure than the other
What is the left side?
This medication is used to close a Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in premature infants.
What is Indomethacin?
This disease is a life-threatening infection of the heart's lining, often involving valves.
What is Bacterial Endocarditis?
Providing this type of care ensures patient and family are actively involved in the child’s care.
What is family-centered care?
This syndrome is characterized by the sudden, unexplained death of an infant during sleep
What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
Blood flows from this type of pressure area to a lower one.
What is high pressure?
A characteristic murmur at the left lower sternal border indicates this defect.
What is Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
This autoimmune complication can result from untreated strep throat.
What is Rheumatic Heart Disease
This strategy helps manage the stress of families with a child undergoing heart surgery
hat is offering emotional and psychological support?
Maintaining this position during sleep is a key strategy to prevent SIDS
What is placing the baby on their back?
An abnormal opening in the heart can create this sound.
What is a murmur?
Tetralogy of Fallot includes this number of heart defects.
What is four?
This systemic vasculitis primarily affects children under 5 years.
What is Kawasaki Disease?
Promoting developmental care involves this for the child.
What is developmental stimulation and appropriate interactions
Using these in cars is crucial to preventing injuries in children.
What are car seats?
The higher the resistance, the ___ the flow.
What is less?
This heart condition is indicated by a narrow aorta.
What is Coarctation of the Aorta?
This infection involves a high dose of IV antibiotics for 2-8 weeks.
What is Bacterial Endocarditis treatment
Family-centered care includes providing this type of support to parents.
What is psychological support?
A common prevention strategy for pediatric injuries involves childproofing these.
What are household areas or hazards (e.g., sharp edges, cabinets)?
Smaller defects in the heart often present with this type of murmur sound.
What is a louder murmur?
The pulmonary artery exiting the left ventricle is characteristic of this defect.
What is Transposition of Great Vessels (TOGV)?
This condition requires careful monitoring due to its high risk of embolization.
What is the risk of embolization in Bacterial Endocarditis?
Ensuring clear communication between caregivers and healthcare providers is essential in this type of care.
What is effective communication
Educating parents about this condition involves discussing safe sleep environments.
What is discussing safe sleep environments?