Kristine A. Karlsen

S.T.A.B.L.E. - Cardiac Module: Recognition and Stabilization of Neonates with Severe CHD will be valuable to any healthcare provider responsible for the recognition and stabilization of newborns with severe forms of CHD. Nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and physicians working in all settings— neonatal, neonatal transport, well-baby, and pediatric and cardiac intensive care settings will gain critical knowledge for the highest standard of care. The updated 2nd edition contains more than 120 new full-color illustrations making it an excellent teaching tool for healthcare providers and parents! The 2nd edition features:A comprehensive explanation of neonatal CHD, starting with a history and physical examination.New! Common palliative care for and surgical correction of the CHD lesions illustrated in this book.Expanded tables and figures help explain complex concepts in a practical, easy-to-understand format.Thorough explanation of critical forms of CHD, covering anatomy, blood flow pattern, clinical presentation, and initial stabilization.The illustrations in the book are very useful for explaining complex heart lesions and palliative and surgical repair to parents of infants with severe forms of CHD.

Based on the original Siggaard-Andersen Acid-Base Alignment Nomogram, this handy chart helps you accurately interpret neonatal blood gas results. The chart is 8.5" x 11" inches and is laminated so that it can be easily cleaned if used at a patient’s bedside. You’ll find normal blood gas values for young infants listed on the front side of the chart. To interpret, align bicarbonate, pH, and PCO2 blood gas values with a ruler. Then, flip the card to follow the rules determining if the blood gas is normal, compensated, or uncompensated. If abnormal, decide if it indicates respiratory, metabolic, or both respiratory and metabolic issues. Accurate interpretation of abnormal blood gas allows you to proceed with the appropriate therapy confidently.

Based on the Siggard-Andersen Acid-Base Alignment Nomogram, this handy chart allows you to comfortably interpret a neonatal blood gas result in seconds. The chart is 8.5 x 11 inches and is laminated so that it can be easily cleaned if used at a patient’s bedside. Instructors may supply a dry-erase pen during blood gas instruction so that students may mark on the nomogram chart, erase and start over. Color-coding is used to help students decide whether a blood gas is normal, compensated or uncompensated acidosis or alkalosis. Step by step instructions and blood gas interpretation rules are included on the backside of the card. (Dry-erase pen not included).