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Pediatric nurses must recognize cardiac dysrhythmias in children with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Early detection of these heart rhythm abnormalities is crucial for patient care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) affects multiple organ systems in children.
- The cardiac system is a potential target for complications in pediatric AIDS.
- Dysrhythmias represent a significant, yet often overlooked, cardiac complication.
Abstract:
Many organ systems are affected in the child with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The cardiac system can also become compromised by this disease. Pediatric nurses need to be able to recognize and interpret dysrhythmias in this group of patients.