PDA, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Macrosomia, Addicted Mothers and FSA Flashcards
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A congenital heart defect in which the ductus arteriosus, a blood vessel that allows blood to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation, fails to close after birth.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
The ductus arteriosus usually closes ____________ of life.
24 to 48 hours
The ductus arteriosus usually closes 24 to 48 hours of life. If it remains open , it leads to
abnormal blood flow between the aorta and pulmonary artery
Common complication of severe respiratory disease in preterm infants
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Occurs in the majority of preterm infants under 1200 g (2.6lb)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Ductus Arteriosus occurs in the majority of preterm infants under __________
1200 g
PDA incidence diminishes in direct relationship to
increasing birth weight
Clinical Consequences of PDA
Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow
Left Heart Strain
Risk of Endocarditis
Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow results in
respiratory symptoms such as tachypnea, grunting, or cyanosis
Left Heart Strain can lead to
left ventricular hypertrophy or failure
Clinical Manifestations of PDA in infants
Tachypnea
Heart Murmur (often a continuous “machinery” murmur)
Poor feeding and growth
Sweating during feedings
Cyanosis (especially if there is a large PDA)
Clinical Manifestations of PDA in other children
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Palpitations
Difficulty exercising
Assessment for PDA
Assess for systolic murmur at the second intercostal space, left upper sternal border, or out the clavicular area.
Large defect can cause
rales, congestion, increased work breathing, difficulty in feeding or failure to thrive.
Diagnostic Findings for PDA
Physical Exam
Echocardiogram
Chest X-ray
Electrocardiogram
Pulse Oximetry
Confirms the diagnosis by visualizing the patent ductus and assessing the amount of shunting.
Echocardiogram
May show enlarged heart or increased pulmonary vascular markings.
Chest X-ray
May show signs of Left ventricular hypertrophy or strain
Electrocardiogram
May show low oxygen levels if significant shunting occurs.
Pulse Oximetry
Nursing Interventions for PDA
Vital signs
Oxygenation
I&O
Feeding support
Medications
Preoperative care (if surgical closure is needed)
Medications used for PDA
- Prostaglandin Inhibitors (e.g., Indomethacin or Ibuprofen)
- Diuretics
help DA close in premature infants
Prostaglandin Inhibitors (e.g., Indomethacin or Ibuprofen)
to manage fluid retention and pulmonary congestion in more severe cases.
Diuretics
Nursing Diagnosis for PDA
Impared Gas Exchanges
Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than body requirements
Risk for infection