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Fetal Circulation
Learn about the anatomy and physiology of fetal and post-natal circulation.
Learning Objectives
Describe the anatomical and physiologic components of fetal circulation.
Discuss the reasons for the anatomical and physiologic components of fetal circulation, and the reasons for a change in the circulation after birth.
Describe the physiologic changes that occur in the circulation after a baby is born.
Author(s)
Lisa McCabe MSN, RN-BC, CCRN, PCNS-BC, CNS;
Clinical Nurse Specialist; Pediatric Cardiology, Acute/Intermediate Care | Boston Children's Hospital
Citation
McCabe L, Olszewski AE, Wolbrink TA. Fetal Circulation. 3/2015. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3087/fetal-circulation.
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