The anaesthetist and paediatric cardiac catheterization.
Despite recent developments in echocardiography and MR imaging, cardiac catheterization continues to be an important preoperative investigation in children with heart disease. Anaesthetic management varies considerably, but the presence of a skilled, well-informed anaesthetist should be invaluable in the early recognition and treatment of dangerous complications which may occur during the procedure.
O'Higgins
J W
JW
Bristol Royal Hospital for Sick Children.
D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods*; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D011835:Radiation Protection
D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives