Today was my first day on my new unit. I saw lots of great things and learned lots of new info, but I do have one question. One of the patients has a syndrome called CHARGE. Can anyone out there explain what that is? 0 Likes
2ndCareerRN 583 Posts Aug 16, 2002 here ya go:http://www.chargesyndrome.org/CHARGE Syndrome refers to children with a specific set of birth defects. "CHARGE" originally came from the first letter of some of the most common features seen in these children: C = coloboma, H = heart defects, A = atresia of the choanae, R = retardation of growth and development, G = genital and urinary abnormalities, E = ear abnormalities and/or hearing loss. bob 0 Likes
NICUNURSE 71 Posts Aug 19, 2002 Thank you so much. I didn't realize that I would still have to study after I graduated nursing school! 0 Likes
NicuGal, MSN, RN Specializes in NICU, PICU, PACU. Has 30 years experience. 2,743 Posts Aug 20, 2002 On NICU, you will never stop reading! :) 0 Likes
