Three-year experience with immediate extubation in pediatric patients after congenital cardiac surgery

Abstract Background In pediatric cardiac anesthesiology, there is increased focus on minimizing morbidity, ensuring optimal functional status, and using health care resources sparingly. One aspect of care that has potential to affect all of the above is postoperative mechanical ventilation. Historic...

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Main Authors: Christopher F. Tirotta, Stephen Alcos, Richard G. Lagueruela, Daria Salyakina, Weize Wang, Jessica Hughes, Marysory Irizarry, Redmond P. Burke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-020-1051-3