Let’s Breakdown Tetralogy of Fallot - ENCORE! #206

Review the nursing basics for Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF), a cyanotic congenital heart disease. It is characterized by four key defects which together, allow oxygen-poor blood to be pumped out into systemic circulation leading to hypercyanotic episodes called “tet spells.”  In this episode you will learn: The four key defects that characterize ToF: Pulmonary stenosis Right ventricular hypertrophy Ventricular septal defect Overriding aorta Physiological consequences of these defects Complications of the condition Signs and symptoms Key assessments and diagnostic tests Nursing interventions and other treatments What to teach parents Read the article and view references here. Nursing school gets easier when you have a system to help you identify what to focus on as you study. I get you started building that system in my free Nursing School Survival Blueprint, where I share the key shifts you can make which separate struggling students from thriving ones. 👉 ⁠Download the Blueprint⁠ This is a throwback to episode 206 of the Straight A Nursing School Podcast, where nursing school help is at your fingertips with hundreds of episodes covering your journey from taking the TEAS through passing NCLEX and having success as a new-grad nurse. 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode…and share with friends so you can help other nurses thrive!  ___________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight A Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices