학술논문
Prostaglandins for the control of pulmonary hypertension in the postoperative cardiac surgery patient: nursing implications.
Document Type
Academic Journal
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Language
English
ISSN
0899-5885
Abstract
Pre-existing pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure may be exacerbated after cardiopulmonary bypass. Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), through a constant intravenous infusion, may be initiated as a treatment after other conventional methods of treatment have failed. PGE1 acts as a potent vasodilator on the systemic and pulmonary vasculature. The pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure, pharmacokinetics of PGE1, nursing management of the child and adult, and two case reports are discussed in this article.