Fast-tracking in pediatric cardiac surgery - The current standing

Autor: Mittnacht Alexander, Hollinger Ingrid
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, Vol 13, Iss 2, Pp 92-101 (2010)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0971-9784
0974-5181
Popis: Fast-tracking in cardiac surgery refers to the concept of early extubation, mobilization and hospital discharge in an effort to reduce costs and perioperative morbidity. With careful patient selection, fast-tracking can be performed in many patients undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD). In order to accomplish this safely, a multidisciplinary coordinated approach is necessary. This manuscript reviews currently used anesthetic techniques, patient selection, and available information about the safety and patient outcome associated with this approach.
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