Acyanotic Heart Defects: A Review
Published on: 02/20/2026
Acyanotic congenital heart defects are often misunderstood because oxygen saturation may remain normal.
The 5 T's: Cyanotic Heart Defects
Published on: 02/15/2026
Cyanotic congenital heart disease isn’t just about memorizing diagnoses — it’s about understanding circulation.
Cardiac Admission
Published on: 02/06/2026
Cardiac admissions can feel intimidating — especially for nurses who don’t regularly care for congenital heart disease. The instinct is often to focus on the diagnosis: What is the lesion? What surgery will they need?
The Neonatal Neurological Exam
Published on: 01/23/2026
NICU nurses will review how to perform a practical neonatal neurologic exam and how to recognize early signs that a baby’s neurologic status may be changing.
