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Patent ductus arteriosus in infants: Characteristics, pathophysiology, and therapeutic management
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Samaneh Nik-Chehreh1   , Mona Alinejad Naeini *2 |
1- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
2- & Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran , alinejad.m@iums.ac.ir |
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Abstract
Aim. The purpose of this review article is to introduce the phenomenon of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) to health care providers of the neonatal intensive care unit, particularly nurses working in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Background. The patent ductus arteriosus is among the developmental diseases of the heart. The ductus arteriosus is the pathway that connects the left pulmonary artery to the descending aorta during fetal life. This duct closes in neonates within a few minutes to a few days after birth. Familiarity with this phenomenon may help health care providers in taking care of babies experiencing this condition. The transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life requires coordinated and complex biochemical, physiological, and anatomical changes that takes an extended period of time in premature infants and those with congenital conditions. Rapid and timely assessment and intervention by the health care team can help at this vital stage of life.
Method. This literature review was conducted through a systematic and targeted search of articles and texts published from 2008 to 2024 in PubMed/, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus using the keywords Patent ductus arteriosus, Infant, Nursing care, Treatment, and their Persian equivalents.
Findings. Twelve articles and one book were found and the findings were organized as definition and pathophysiology of patent ductus arteriosus, diagnoses. treatment options, and nursing care.
Conclusion. The transition of the fetus from the womb to extrauterine life is one of the dynamic and vital adaptations in the life of neonates, especially premature neonates. With comprehensive monitoring and skillful clinical assessment, patent ductus arteriosus in neonates can be better managed.
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| Keywords: Patent ductus arteriosus, Newborn, Neonatal intensive care unit, Pathophysiology, Treatment |
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Cardiovascular
Received: 2024/12/21 | Accepted: 2024/12/21 | Published: 2024/12/21 | ePublished: 2024/12/21
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