In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor dives into one of the most common congenital heart defects seen in newborns — Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). You’ll learn how this fetal “shortcut” between the aorta and pulmonary artery should close after birth, what happens when it doesn’t, and the hallmark signs every nurse should recognize at the bedside. 

Who should watch: Nursing students, new grads on NICU/Peds/ED floors, or anyone who wants a quick, test-ready grasp of PDA—from the classic machine-like murmur to bedside priorities and closure options. 

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