Pediatric Cardiology Flashcards
What are 3 things that close AFTER BIRTH in the newborn’s heart?
- Foramen ovale
- Ductus Arteriosus
- Ductus Venosus
What does Foramen Ovale connect and why?
Connects the right atrium to the left atrium so that blood can bypass the lungs in utero
What does the Ductus Arteriosus connect and why?
Connects the pulmonary trunk to the aorta so that blood bypasses the developing lungs in utero
Once Ductus Arteriosus closes, what does it become?
Ligamentum Arteriosum
Describe the blood flow through the Ductus Venosus?
Oxygen rich from placenta -> Umbilical vein -> ductus venosus -> inferior vena cava -> heart
Once Ductus Venosus closes, what does it become?
Ligamentum Venosum
When does foramen ovale, ductus arteriosus and ductus venosus close?
After birth
What is the purpose of the newborn pulse oximetry screening test?
Identify babies at risk for sudden death from critical congenital heart disease
The newborn pulse oximetry screening test is NOT a diagnostic test. If the baby fails the screening, what is required?
Further hypoxemia work up
What is the purpose of the newborn pulse oximetry screening test?
Identify babies at risk for sudden death from critical congenital heart disease – hypoxemia
When will a baby fail the newborn pulse oximetry screen?
- O2 sats are less than 90%
2. Right hand sat. is between 90-95% OR difference between right hand and foot is greater than 3%
When will a baby fail the newborn pulse oximetry screening test?
- O2 sats are less than 90%
2. Right hand sat. is between 90-95% OR difference between the right hand and foot is greater than 3%
If a baby fails the newborn pulse oximetry screening, when should it be repeated?
1 hour later
What are the symptoms of a newborn with significant cardiac disease?
Cyanosis, tachypnea, cough, diaphoresis, cannot finish a bottle with failure to gain weight and developmental delay
What will be seen on physical exam with a newborn that has significant cardiac disease?
Hypoxia, wheeze/crackles, murmur, abnormal pulses, edema