Merle C
Departments of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care, Babies and Children's Hospital of New York, New York, USA.
Clin Perinatol. 2001 Mar;28(1):223-33. doi: 10.1016/s0095-5108(05)70076-2.
Nursing care of the neonate with CHD incorporates a knowledge base of the anatomy and physiology of congenital heart defects, surgical repair, complications associated with CHD, diagnostic testing, medical therapy, and psychosocial support. The neonatal nurse is a vital member of the cardiac team in providing accurate assessments, implementing medical therapies, and supporting the family.
