Congenital Cardiac Defects with Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow
This video describes the causes, effects, and treatments of congenital heart defects with increased pulmonary blood flow in the pediatric cardiac patient.
Learning Objectives
Explain the pathophysiology associated with the congenital heart defects which cause an increase in pulmonary blood flow.
Detail the patient interventions utilized to treat pulmonary hypertension.
Describe the pathophysiology, surgical repair, and post-operative concerns related to an Atrial Septal Defect.
Describe the pathophysiology and surgical intervention related to a Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Describe the pathophysiology, surgical repair, and post-operative concerns related to a Ventricular Septal Defect.
Author(s)
Patricia Lincoln MSN, RN, BC-CNS, CCRN
Staff Nurse, CICU | Boston Children’s Hospital
Citation
Lincoln P, Wolbrink TA. Congenital Cardiac Defects with Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow. 6/2015. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3103/congenital-cardiac-defects-with-increased-pulmonary-blood-flow.