PDAs in Preemies: Patho, Presentation, & Symptoms of a Left-to-Right Shunt
Anna Finley · 13 Aug 2021 · 11 min
Summary
A nurse educator explains a simplified framework for patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants, covering basic cardiac anatomy, fetal circulation and how a left-to-right shunt produces the clinical picture. It covers pre- and post-ductal saturations, pulmonary over-circulation and reduced systemic perfusion, aimed at nurses building foundational understanding.
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