Bedside balloon atrial septostomy on neonatal units.
Traditionally, neonates with transposition of the great arteries are immediately transferred to a cardiac centre. Travelling to the bedside to perform a balloon atrial septostomy and allowing the child to remain there for a few days before transfer is safe, effective, and a good use of medical resources.
Martin
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Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK. andrew.martin21@virgin.net
Rigby
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Penny
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Redington
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D016507:Cardiology Service, Hospital; D002404:Catheterization; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000628:therapy*; D006346:Heart Septum; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal; D008297:Male; D014188:Transposition of Great Vessels / Q000628:therapy*