143: Neonatal Cardiogenic Shock: What Every Pediatric Nurse Needs to Know with Pediatric ICU Nurse Natalie

Why would a healthy newborn suddenly stop eating and start vomiting? When a fussy baby comes into the ER, it's easy to assume it's nothing urgent — like colic or gas. But in today's case, there were small signs that pointed to something more.This episode unpacks the high-risk condition and treatment of neonatal cardiogenic shock with Natalie Pleiman, pediatric nurse and clinical coach. From the early (often misleading) signs to critical assessments, you'll learn what makes cardiogenic shock different in neonates (specifically ductal dependent lesions), what to look for in patient labs, and how to manage the risks of treatment.Tune in for insights that will help you on your next pediatric cardiac emergency!Topics discussed in this episode:Neonatal triage: initial assessment and red flagsPhysical exam and early diagnosticsDifferences in neonatal anatomy and physiologyPreductal vs. postductal vitalsSigns of coarctation of the aortaAssessing for sepsis vs. cardiogenic shockThe dangers of fluid bolusesHow to effectively administer prostaglandinsThe risk and process of neonatal intubationPathophysiology of coarctation of the aortaICU stabilization to optimize cardiac functionKey signs of congenital heart conditionsNatalie’s framework for understanding congenital heart defectsConnect with Natalie:https://www.instagram.com/chatwithnat_rn/Listen to Chat with Nurse Nat on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7Jh2qe44KipudVKkdXFwWHListen to Chat with Nurse Nat on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chat-with-nurse-nat/id1815541418Mentioned in this episode:Listen to the In The Heart of Care Podcasthttps://link.cohostpodcasting.com/6598429e-e927-45b0-9b57-7dd34a09d803?d=seASyqjs7

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