11A: Peds Cardiac Flashcards
What is the average HR for an infant?
120-140
What is the average BP for an infant?
Systolic: 60-80
Diastolic: 40-50
What is the average RR for an infant?
30-55
What is the average HR for a child 2-6?
95-115
What is the average BP for a child 2-6?
Systolic: 80-90
Diastolic: 50-60
What is the average RR for a child 2-6?
20-30
What is the average HR for a child 6-12?
80-100
What is the average BP for a child 6-12?
Systolic: 80-100
Diastolic: 50-60
What is the average RR for a child 6-12?
14-22
What are congenital heart problems generally related to?
Malformation of fetal heart or failure of fetal circulation communication to close
What do you need to determine with congenital heart problems?
Cyanotic or acyanotic
What is PDA?
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
What are the symptoms of PDA?
- Tachycardia
- Ejection murmur
- Increased respiratory distress
- Poor weight gain
What are interventions for PDA?
Occasionally managed with meds, but most need surgery to close
What is coarctation of the aorta?
Narrowing of the aorta
What are symptoms of coarctation of the aorta?
- SOB
- Cold extremities
- Poor eating
- Fatigue
What are interventions for coarctation of the aorta?
Surgery to open up the area for proper blood flow
What are symptoms of pulmonary or aortic valve stenosis?
- Weak pulse
- SOB
- Irritability
- Poor eating
- Fatigue
- Increased RR
What are interventions for pulmonary or aortic valve stenosis?
May be monitored if mild, or surgical repair or replacement
What is Tetralogy of Fallot?
- VSD
- Pulmonary valve stenosis
- R ventricular hypertrophy
- Misplaced aorta
What are symptoms of Tetralogy of Fallot?
- Crying
- Agitation
- SOB
What are interventions for Tetralogy of Fallot?
Surgery within first 3-6 months of life to repaid septal defect and repair valve
What is transposition of the great arteries?
Serious and rare condition where aorta and pulmonary artery are reversed when leaving the heart
What are symptoms of transposition of the great arteries?
- Cyanosis
- SOB
- Weak pulse
- Poor eating
- FTT