Cardiac Critical Care and Brain Development
Ages 0 - 17
Pediatric intensive care units are designed to optimize physical healing, but they often do not optimize brain development. In this video produced by the Congenital Heart Academy, experts in cardiac neurodevelopment describe how providers can modify their practices to promote health and healing in the brain.
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The presentation starts at ~minute 4 of the video.
Developmental care is best when it is local. Families local to Boston can receive care from the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program (CNP). Families from other regions can use the link below to find their local care team.
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