Documenting the finding in the electronic health record. Always looks for other typical signs such as cyanosis, and clubbing.
Why is tachycardia noted in infants?
- The most frequent cardiac arrhythmia in newborns and children is supraventricular tachycardia.
- There are several varieties of SVT, but the most prevalent in children happens when there is an additional electrical link between the top and bottom chambers of the heart, known as an auxiliary electrical route.
- Supraventricular tachycardia symptoms in children may include: Heart palpitations are an unpleasant sensation induced by the heart pounding rapidly.
- Rapid heartbeats can occur unexpectedly and at random Chest ache, Dizziness and Syncope (fainting or collapse), which is uncommon with SVT
- If an episode lasts more than 24 hours before the patient obtains medical attention, symptoms of heart failure (fatigue, shortness of breath, poor feeding) may emerge.
- This is especially evident in newborns and babies who are unable to verbalize their palpitations.
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