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Pediatric heart transplants
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Pediatric heart transplantation has advanced due to better immunosuppression. Nurses developed a care plan for six pediatric heart transplant patients, sharing clinical insights.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Transplant Nursing
Background:
- Pediatric heart transplantation interest has grown since the 1980s, driven by improved immunosuppression therapies.
- Advances in medical care have made complex procedures like pediatric heart transplants more feasible.
Purpose of the Study:
- To share clinical knowledge gained from caring for pediatric heart transplant recipients.
- To provide insights for nursing staff involved in pediatric cardiovascular transplant care.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical experience with six pediatric heart transplant patients.
- Synthesis of intensive care nursing knowledge in transplant and cardiovascular care.
Main Results:
- Development of a comprehensive care plan for pediatric heart transplant patients.
- Nurses gained valuable experience in managing post-transplant pediatric care.
Conclusions:
- Sharing clinical expertise is crucial for advancing pediatric heart transplant nursing care.
- A specialized care plan enhances outcomes for children undergoing heart transplantation.
Abstract:
Interest in pediatric heart transplantation has increased since the early 1980's in large part due to the improvement in immunosuppression. At the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa Civic Hospital/Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, six children between the ages of ten days and twelve years have received heart transplants between January 1988 and April 1990. Intensive care nursing staff synthesized their knowledge in areas of transplant and cardiovascular nursing to develop a plan of care for these children. The purpose of this article is to share the knowledge the nurses have gained through our clinical experience with these patients.