Bedside balloon atrial septostomy on neonatal units
A C Martin1, M L Rigby, D J Penny
1Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK. andrew.martin21@virgin.net
Abstract:
Traditionally, neonates with transposition of the great arteries are immediately transferred to a cardiac centre. Travelling to the bedside to perform a balloon atrial septostomy and allowing the child to remain there for a few days before transfer is safe, effective, and a good use of medical resources.


