Volume 26, Issue 123, May 2022

Improving outcomes as a result of early inpatient cardiac rehabilitation in a child undergone surgical repair for congenital heart disease: A single case study

Sanika Pravin Gade, Moli Jai Jain, Pallavi Rajeshwar Bhakaney, Vishnu Diwakar Vardhan^♦, Vaishnavi Dilip Yadav

Department of Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha (Pin code: 442001), Maharashtra, India

^♦Corresponding author
Head of department and Professor, Department of Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha (Pin code: 442001), Maharashtra, India.

ABSTRACT

Congenital heart disease is a term used to describe a set of congenital defects that affect the heart's ability to function effectively. It is one of the most common birth disorders, with an estimated prevalence of 10% present in population. The patient in this case has patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defect combined with a ventricular septal defect with bidirectional shunt, come with complaints of fever, cough and cold. Investigations like Electrocardiography, 2D Echocardiography, Chest X ray were done to assess the patient's current state. Surgical procedures alleviated the congenital abnormalities i.e. atrial septal defect closure, ventricular septal defect closure, patent ductus arteriosus ligation. Intervention aimed for this case was Pediatric Cardiac rehabilitation; the primary objectives for the same were to maintain one's physical health and staying active, in addition to one's socio-emotional well-being. In the care of newborns, parents must be provided with appropriate knowledge about treatment options and their anticipated consequences so that they may make educated decisions about the child's medical care.

Keywords: congenital heart diseases, cleft palate, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, pediatric cardiac rehabilitation

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms185e2206

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v26i123/ms185e2206

Published: 20 May 2022