Fast-tracking in pediatric cardiac surgery - The current standing.
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2010-05
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Fast-tracking in cardiac surgery refers to the concept of early extubation, mobilization and hospital discharge in an effort to reduce costs and perioperative morbidity. With careful patient selection, fast-tracking can be performed in many patients undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD). In order to accomplish this safely, a multidisciplinary coordinated approach is necessary. This manuscript reviews currently used anesthetic techniques, patient selection, and available information about the safety and patient outcome associated with this approach.
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Congenital heart disease, congenital heart surgery, fast-tracking, early extubation
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Mittnacht Alexander J C, Hollinger Ingrid. Fast-tracking in pediatric cardiac surgery - The current standing. Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia. 2010 May; 13(2): 92-101