Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects: Part 2

In this lesson we will discuss  Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects in more detail: specifically  Truncus Arteriosus, and Transposition of the Great Vessels. We will discuss signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and common treatments. Then we will explore assessments and the priority

Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects: Part 1

In this lesson we will discuss  Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects in more detail:specifically  Tetralogy of Fallot or TOF, and Tricuspid Atresia. We will discuss signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and common treatments. Then we will explore assessments and the priority nursing

Acyanotic Congenital Heart Defects: Part 3

In this lesson we will discuss  Acyanotic Congenital Heart Defects in more detail: specifically Coarctation of the Aorta or COA, and Congenital Pulmonary and Aortic Stenosis. We will discuss signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and common treatments. Then we will explore

Acyanotic Congenital Heart Defects: Part 2

In this lesson we will discuss  Acyanotic Congenital Heart Defects in more detail: specifically Patent Ductus Arteriosus or PDA and Atrioventricular Septal Defect or AVSD. We will discuss signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and common treatments. Then we will explore assessments

Acyanotic Congenital Heart Defects: Part 1

In this lesson we will discuss  Acyanotic Congenital Heart Defects in more detail: specifically Atrial Septal Defect or ASD and Ventricular Septal Defect or VSD. We will discuss signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and common treatments. Then we will explore assessments

Congenital Heart Defects: Overview

This course is a general overview of Congenital Heart Defects which we will then cover in more detail in several subsequent courses. We will discuss the 2 main types of congenital heart defects, causes, diagnosis, and common treatments. Then we

Tuberculosis

In this lesson we will start with the particular risks of Tuberculosis (TB) for children, then cover diagnostics, and treatments of TB. We will explore complications of the infection, nursing assessments and priority nursing interventions, including transmission precautions.   Learning

Asthma

In this course, we will discuss Asthma, including risk factors, common triggers, and the importance of an asthma management plan. Then we will explore assessments, diagnostics, and the priority nursing interventions   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson,

Pneumonia

In this course, we will discuss Pneumonia, causes and risk factors, and typical signs and symptoms, and possible complications. Then we will explore assessments, diagnostics, and the priority nursing interventions   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

In this course, we will discuss Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), including mode of transmission, cause and risk factors, and typical signs and symptoms, and illness progression. Then we will explore assessments, diagnostics, and the priority nursing interventions   Learning Objectives: