Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness by Stroke Volume Variation in Children Undergoing Fontan Operation

Background. Fontan operation is a palliative medical procedure performed on children with single-ventricle defects. As postoperative success of the procedure largely depends on the preload volume, it is necessary to maintain an appropriate pressure gradient between the systemic vein and the left atr...

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Main Authors: Yun’an Song, Huiyan Hou, Jie Bai, Hongbin Gu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/2595960