Evaluation and Management of Common Neonatal Arrhythmias

Neonates can have different types of arrhythmias that range from benign to life-threatening. The evaluation, approach to acute presentation, and long-term management depend on correct identification of the arrhythmia. A systematic approach to analyzing the electrocardiogram and the telemetry monitor, if available, is often sufficient to diagnose the type of arrhythmia.