Pediatrics Flashcard

[Theme] Tetralogy of Fallot: "PROVe"

You must remember the 4 defects of TOF.
Think PROVe!

🫁 P - Pulmonary Stenosis
(Narrowing of pulmonary valve)

❤️ R - Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
(Muscle gets thick pushing against stenosis)

🛤️ O - Overriding Aorta
(Aorta sits over both ventricles, taking mixed blood)

🕳️ V - Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
(Hole between ventricles)

🚨 Action: If baby turns blue (Tet Spell) -> Knee-Chest Position!