Incidence and Causes of prolonged mechanical Ventilation in children with Down syndrome undergoing cardiac surgery

Conclusion 11.7% of Down syndrome patient required prolonged ventilation post-cardiac surgery. Pulmonary hypertension was seen more in cases requiring PMV and half of PMV cases required anti-pulmonary hypertension medication upon discharge. Early recognition of pulmonary hypertension and proper peri-operative management are recommended to avoid serious complication and co-morbidity post-cardiac surgery.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research