| Literature DB >> 31351553 |
Johnna Forman1, Rachel Beech2, Lucy Slugantz3, Amy Donnellan4.
Abstract
This article discusses the anatomy and physiology of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and TOF variants. Indications for surgical repair, morbidity/mortalities, and surgical repair techniques are also reviewed. The article concludes with review of common postoperative complications and management strategies for arrhythmias, right ventricular dysfunction, low cardiac output, and residual defects.Entities:
Keywords: Nursing care; Pediatric cardiac intensive care unit; Postoperative complications; Postoperative management; Surgical repair; Tetralogy of Fallot
Year: 2019 PMID： 31351553 DOI： 10.1016/j.cnc.2019.05.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am ISSN： 0899-5885 Impact factor: 1.326