[Emergencies in pediatric cardiology].
Congenital heart defects, not recognized antenatally, may lead to emergency situation immediately after birth. Fast recognition of clinical symptoms and the use of correct diagnostic tools are life-saving under these circumstances. Principles of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation will be presented in this article as well as diagnosis and treatment of hypoxemic spells, pulmonary hypertensive crises and (usually postoperative) pericardial effusion.
Department für Kinderkardiologie, Landes-Kinderklinik Linz. g.tulzer@aon.at
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