J Korean Pediatr Cardiol Soc.  2007 Sep;11(3):151-160.

Management of Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defect in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

• Kim Y

Abstract

Cyanotic congenital heart defect is one of the most important causes to evaluate the newborn presenting cyanosis because some of these defects may be fatal during the neonatal period. Recognizing cyanotic and critical congenital heart defects and providing appropriate supportive care before transport to a cardiac center are crucial in promoting survival and positive outcomes of affected newborns. This article will discuss the physiology and signs of cyanotic congenital heart defect, the evaluation process of the cyanotic newborn who has possibility of the cyanotic congenital heart defect and the proper management to stabilize these patients in neonate intensive care unit before transport or surgery.

Keyword

Cyanotic congenital heart defect; Newborn; Management

MeSH Terms

Cyanosis
Heart Defects, Congenital*
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intensive Care Units
Intensive Care, Neonatal*
Physiology