Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN): Nursing Care & Management
What is Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)? Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) is a serious condition that affects newborns, where the pulmonary arteries remain constricted after birth. This leads to increased pulmonary vascular resistance and right-to-left shunting of blood, ultimately resulting in hypoxemia (low oxygen levels) and acidosis. The condition can …