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Deep hypothermic arrest in children undergoing heart surgery.
Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Deep hypothermia with cold cardioplegia improves cardiac surgery success in critically ill children. Essential perioperative nursing care, including assessments and teaching, optimizes outcomes and manages potential complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Perioperative Nursing
- Hypothermic Techniques
Background:
- Complex congenital heart defects often require surgical intervention in infants and children.
- Deep hypothermia with cold cardioplegia is a critical technique used in these complex cardiac surgeries.
- Effective perioperative nursing is crucial for patient and family well-being.