Peds Mgmt- Cardiac Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main signs of CHF?
A
Tachypnea
Tachycardia
Cardiomegaly
Hepatomegaly
2
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity?
A
Bradycardia Arrhytmias Anorexia Vomiting Nausea Dizziness Headache Weakness Fatigue
3
Q
What causes heart failure in children less than 1 year?
A
Congenital defects- either born with the propensity or from maternal, infection
4
Q
What causes heart failure in children older than one year?
A
If no congenital- from acquired conditions
5
Q
Why do we want to decrease stimulation in a child’s environment? (With CHF)
A
This preserves energy and metabolic demands. Decreased O2 demand of the heart
6
Q
What is the indication for Digoxin?
A
CHF- to increase the FORCE of myocardial contraction
7
Q
What is the therapeutic level for Digoxin?
A
0.8-2ng/ml
