28th Annual Student Research Conference
The management of cardiac dysrhythmias among newborns with congenital heart defects
Kayce L. Petko*, Mariya O. Zhuchenko , and Delaney Swanson
Dr. Stephen Hadwiger, Faculty Mentor
The purpose of this study is to investigate the management of cardiac dysrhythmias among newborns with congenital heart defects. A review of primary and secondary sources in the medical and nursing databases was conducted. Guidelines from professional organizations were reviewed. Expert opinion was obtained from one neonatologist from a level III NICU. Based upon the generated evidence, four dysrhythmias were identified as most frequently occurring in most cases: supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and ventricular extrasystoles. Standards for treatment were reviewed according to each dysrhythmia.
Keywords: Neonates , Congenital Heart Defects , Cardiac Dysrhythmias , Management , Supraventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation , Atrial Flutter , Ventricular Extrasystoles
Topic(s):Nursing
Presentation Type: Poster
Session: 9-1
Location: GEO-SUB
Time: 3:30