Perioperative Considerations for Children With Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Failing Fontan

This article focuses on the perioperative assessment of patients with CHD and CHF, with an emphasis on pathophysiologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic alternatives in patients with right ventricular failure and failing Fontan circulation. We also provide descriptions of the effects of sedatives and anesthetics commonly used in this population in diagnostic or invasive procedures.
Source: Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Reviews Source Type: research