Tetralogy of Fallot Essays

  • Robert K. Greenleaf: Servant Leadership

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    Leaders are individuals who can inspire and motivate followers through their actions and words. Servant leaders put an emphasis on the needs and desires of others and place them over their own. Servant leadership is rare when compared to other leadership styles. The term servant leadership was coined by Robert K. Greenleaf, in his essay, “Servant Leaders” (Center for Servant Leadership, n.d.). However, servant leadership can be traced back to biblical times, with Jesus being the perfect example of

  • Blue Baby Syndrome Essay

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    problems, drug overdose, and exposure to cold water or air. One is “Tetralogy of Fallot, Which is the most common cyanotic heart defect seen in children beyond infancy. Tetralogy of Fallot is also the most common cyanotic congenital lesion that is likely to result in survival to adulthood and thus is the most common complex lesion to be encountered in the adult population after repair. The original anatomic description of tetralogy of Fallot included a tetrad of malformations: ventricular septal defect

  • Unit V Cardiovascular System

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    Unit V- Cardiovascular system Subheading: 1. Cyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases 2. Acyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases 3. Acute Rheumatic Fever 4. Rheumatic Heart Disease 5. Congestive Cardiac Failure Keywords: Congenital, heart disease, cyanosis, oxygenated blood, deoxygenated blood, structural defects, systemic circulation, pulmonary circulation, Mottling, Pallor, Pulmonary Rales 1. CYANOTIC CONGENITAL HEART DISEASES (CCHD) CCHD is a group of congenital heart diseases that occur due to deoxygenated

  • Atrial Septal Defect Essay

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    Sadly there are many pediatric heart conditions in the world that are treated every day, and many more arise as well these cases include ASD, VSD, PDA and TOF. The first major condition being Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). This defect is actually in the septum the wall that separates the right and left sides of the heart. A hole in the wall between the two upper chambers is called an atrial septal defect, or (ASD). This is one of the least complex forms of congenital heart defect of the many in infants

  • Bronchiolitis Case Study Essay

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    A case is presented at the hospital of a 2-month-old child, diagnosed with down syndrome, and currently recovering from a case of bronchiolitis. The child, Elisa, is also diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, and she will undergo surgery to correct this defect once she has had time to recover from her bronchiolitis. Elisa is the sixth child or Maria and Hector. She has three brothers and two sisters who range in age from 10 to 25 years old. It seems that the family has a strong support

  • Fetal Circulation Research Paper

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    Fetal circulation In the fetus, the lungs are collapsed and fluid-filled. Therefore, there is high resistance to blood flow. The placenta will act as a fetal lung and it provides oxygen for the fetus, delivers nutrients and removes wastes. The fetus is connected to the placenta by the umbilical cord. The oxygenated blood comes from placenta to the fetus through umbilical vein to the fetus’s liver. Then it moves through ductus venosus. This allows some of the blood to go to the liver. But most of

  • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Case Report

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    Heart failure in neonates rather occurs as a result to congenital cardiac malformations or diseases as ventricular septal defect, aortic regurgitation, pulmonary regurgitation after repair of tetralogy of Fallot, aortic coarctation, severe aortic stenosis and patent ductus arteriosus. There is no data showing that there’s a direct relation between liver cell failure in neonates and meconium aspiration. Conclusion: On the basis of the findings

  • Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery Case Study

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    Aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is the most common aortic arch anomaly. The estimated incidence is 0.5-2%. They are often asymptomatic, but approximately 10% of people may complain of dysphagia lusoria4 or other compressive symptoms. In ARSA of the Innominate artery, the right subclavian artery arises as its own branch from the aortic arch distal to the origin of the left subclavian artery. Its relationship to the esophagus is variable with 80% posterior to esophagus, 15% between the esophagus

  • Why Is It Worth It To Be Good

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    I am sure that if I asked any philosopher if it was worth it to be good, they would respond uniquely. No one can know for sure what their response would be, but we could assume their response based on the information we have collected from them. For example, based on Aristotle’s beliefs expressed in the Nicomachean Ethics some could assume he was an advocate of justice and of being a good person. There are other clues that could lead one to assume Aristotle’s views on being just. When Aristotle is

  • Goldenhar's Syndrome Case Study

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    Abstract Goldenhar’s syndrome was rare condition initially in the early 1950s. It is characterized by a combination of anomalies which include dermal epibulbar cysts, auricular appendices and malformations of the ears. The diagnosis of the syndrome should be based on the individual’s clinical finding which should further be associated with systemic conditions and radiological findings. To confirm a diagnosis the subject should at least have microtia and preauricular or auricular abnormalities.

  • Heart Condition: A Short Story

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    There’s a million different ways, I could write this, but I think the most important thing, that I need to say right off the bat, is that, I have incredible friends. And I know what you’re automatically thinking, how do you not do these things? Why don’t you do these things? The truth is, it’s because of two things; I’m Muslim and I have a heart condition, but the real truth is, these things don’t matter. Here’s a two part, short story slash explaination, why being Muslim and having a heart condition

  • Pros And Cons Of Obamacare

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    Ever since President Trump’s healthcare plan was announced in early 2017, there has been a back and forth debate between people on specific propositions he makes in his plan to repeal Obamacare and create his own plan. One of those specific propositions is the state of coverage for people with pre-existing health conditions. Some believe that his health care plan still allows for people with pre-existing health conditions to be covered, while others believe that his health care plan is too mirky

  • Nursing Care Plan Sample

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    B. Learning Objectives: (List 2-4 of your clinical objectives from your week/group of shifts – remember, you should begin each shift with 2-3 clinical objectives.) 1. Practiced neonatal head-to-toe assessments. 2. Give a shift report to the oncoming nurse. 3. Assist in neonatal CPR. 4. Gained a better understanding about the pathophysiology of heart defects and treatments that are associated with these conditions. C. Patient Profile: (Provide a profile for 2-4 of the patients you cared for this