Lopes JDL, Meneguim S, Soares Muniz CC, Palomo JDSH. Special report: Nursing diagnoses and interventions for a child with dilated cardiomyopathy requiring intra-aortic balloon pump support--case report.
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011;
22:23-32. [PMID:
21255260 DOI:
10.1111/j.1744-618x.2010.01172.x]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
The study aims to identify the nursing diagnoses and interventions for a child requiring intra-aortic balloon pump support.
METHODS
This was a case study of a 7-year-old child. The nursing diagnoses and interventions were obtained by three cardiology and pediatric specialist nurses, familiar with NANDA-International and Nursing Intervention Classification taxonomies.
RESULTS
Many nursing diagnoses and interventions were identified, but the main diagnosis for this patient was decreased cardiac output.
CONCLUSIONS
The nursing care for a child with an intra-aortic balloon requires well-qualified professionals, prepared to handle the diagnoses and interventions identified in this study.
PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS
The use of a standard language system is essential to guide professionals in the caring process, providing essential elements to optimize interpretations.
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