…fetal period. In the fetus, as well as in the newborn, the QRS complex is dominated by electrical currents generated by the right ventricle. Large…

…the fetal period. In the fetus, as well as in the newborn, the QRS complex is dominated by electrical currents generated by the right ventricl

…95% of all incident cases of congenital heart disease reach adulthood ( Mandalenakis et al ). The largest leap in survival has been observed among cases with…

…in the newborn differ markedly from adult reference values and normalise gradually through childhood. The interpretation is made in the same systematic way as in…

…uncuffed tube age/4 + 4 tube size × 3 Term newborn 3.0–3.5 6 + weight in kg Always have one size smaller to hand…

…the QRS complex. Axis deviation: right axis deviation (RAD) and left axis deviation (LAD) Causes of right axis deviation Normal in newborns. Right ventricular hypertrophy…

…in leads I and II. Heart axis deviation: right axis deviation (RAD) and left axis deviation (LAD) Causes of right axis deviation Normal in newborns…

…fact that the rhythm is slightly irregular. The phenomenon is explained by variations in heart rate caused by respiration. The heart rate increases during inspiration…