Key result
General anesthesia was well tolerated in 18 neonates with complex cardiac defects undergoing major general surgery, provided there was thorough investigation, preparation, and careful management.
Why the study?
How do neonates with complex cardiac defects tolerate general anesthesia for major general surgery?
Observational (n=18)
No
How do neonates with complex cardiac defects tolerate general anesthesia for major general surgery?
Neonates with complex cardiac defects can safely undergo major general surgery prior to cardiac correction when managed with meticulous preoperative evaluation and specialist pediatric cardiac anesthesia.
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May support proceeding with major surgery under expert care in select neonates; leaves open need for prospective validation before practice change.
Walker et al. (2009) conducted an observational in Complex cardiac defects requiring major general surgery (n=18). General anesthesia was evaluated on Tolerance of general anesthesia. General anesthesia was well tolerated in 18 neonates with complex cardiac defects undergoing major general surgery, provided there was thorough investigation, preparation, and careful management.
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