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Cardiac Corner: Critical Physiological Principles when Caring for Babies with Congenital Heart Diseases.

Authors :
Wernovsky, Gil
Hopkins, Benjamin
Source :
Neonatology Today. Dec2023, Vol. 18 Issue 12, p74-75. 2p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on critical physiological principles for caregivers of infants with congenital heart disease, covering three key concepts: equalization of pressure across significant holes, the influence of vascular resistance on shunting direction, and the importance of oxygen delivery over saturation levels. It emphasizes the distinction between pressure and resistance, provides insights into shunting scenarios.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19327129
Volume :
18
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Neonatology Today
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174704648