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Norwood with RV-PA conduit (Sano) The Norwood procedure (Stage 1 palliation) as it applies to HLHS involves resection of the intra-atrial septum to allow unrestricted delivery of pulmonary venous blood…
Preoperative Evaluation Questions 1. What is the difference between a single-inlet and a double-inlet ventricle? Why would it matter? What are the morphologic components of any ventricle? Is it important…
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Q=volumetric flow rate μ=viscosity, lb·sec/in2 L=tube length, in. R=tube radius, in. Some risk factors have been identified for the development of this problem. Tight-fitting endotracheal tubes, movement of the…
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© Springer International Publishing AG 2017Robert S. Holzman, Thomas J. Mancuso, Joseph P. Cravero and James A. DiNardo (eds.)Pediatric Anesthesiology Review10.1007/978-3-319-48448-8_48 48. Adolescence Robert S. Holzman1, 2 (1) Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA (2) Harvard Medical School, Boston,…
