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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Critical Care Nursing

Background:

  • Functional single-ventricle physiology requires staged palliation.
  • The Fontan procedure is the final stage, separating systemic and pulmonary circulation.
  • Post-Fontan physiology involves passive pulmonary blood flow dependent on pressure gradients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the Fontan procedure and its implications for critical care nurses.
  • To enhance understanding of preoperative factors, postoperative complications, and outcomes.
  • To provide essential knowledge for managing patients with single-ventricle physiology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the first two stages of single-ventricle palliation.
  • Analysis of modifications to the Fontan procedure.
  • Examination of preoperative cardiac catheterization data and common postoperative issues.

Main Results:

  • The Fontan procedure redirects systemic venous return to the lungs without ventricular support.
  • Postoperative management requires understanding complex cardiopulmonary interactions.
  • Critical care nurses need comprehensive knowledge for optimal patient care.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of Fontan patients hinges on understanding their unique physiology.
  • Anticipating postoperative problems and recognizing clinical trends are key nursing responsibilities.
  • This review equips healthcare providers with essential information for Fontan procedure care.