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- Title
SELECTED ASPECTS OF NURSING CARE OF A CHILD WITH WOLFF-PARKINSON-WHITE SYNDROME AFTER ABLATION SURGERY: A CASE REPORT.
- Authors
GÓRNIAK, BOŻENA; GROBELNA, DOMINIKA
- Abstract
Introduction: Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a congenital supraventricular heart rhythm disorder. Its essence is the presence of an additional conduction pathway in the cardiac stimulus-conduction system. Symptoms characteristic of WPW syndrome in children include rapid heartbeat, malaise, a feeling of shortness of breath and weakness, and the presence of characteristic abnormalities on ECG: short PR interval, presence of delta wave and widened QRS complex. The treatment of the syndrome is to perform an ablation procedure. Aim: To present the main aspects of nursing care of a child with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome after an ablation procedure. Material and methods: The study included a patient aged 14 years with Wolff-Parkinson - White syndrome after ablation surgery. The study used the individual case method. The main technique of the study was an interview conducted with the minor patient and his parents. The technique of observing the child was applied and vital and anthropometric parameters were measured. An analysis of medical records was carried out to obtain a comprehensive clinical picture of the patient. Results: Performing an ablation procedure in patients diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome reduces the occurrence of symptoms including: palpitations and accelerated heart rate, and improves comfort and quality of life. Successfully performed, the procedure allows the patient to gradually return to performing physical activities comparable to the period before the onset of clinical symptoms. Conclusions: The use of ablation reduced clinical symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia, while regular aerobic exercises improved overall physical endurance and decreased fatigue during physical activities. Furthermore, belonging to a social group and receiving support from peers and parents contributed to enhancing the child's quality of life after ablation, although he may still experience some psychological and physical challenges.
- Subjects
WOLFF-Parkinson-White syndrome; CHILD care; FATIGUE (Physiology); PHYSICAL fitness; SYNDROMES in children; BRUGADA syndrome; ARRHYTHMIA; ARM circumference
- Publication
Medical Science Pulse, 2024, Vol 18, p62
- ISSN
2544-1558
- Publication type
Article