Abstract Introduction Neonatal aortic arch surgery is associated with neurological morbidity of varying severity which is detected and potentially limited through neuroprotective strategies. We conducted a survey of healthcare professionals..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Current preoperative counselling in neonatal cardiac surgery is mainly focused on the primary procedure. However, other factors must be considered when evaluating the surgical risk of a neonate...
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Abstract Purpose Neonates undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are at a high risk of a systemic inflammatory response leading to cardiac, respiratory, and renal dysfunction due to their small body size..
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Abstract Background Understanding cerebral blood flow regulation and later optimizing brain perfusion is part of neuroprotection during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in neonates. Methods A total of 38 neonates undergoing CPB..
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Abstract Background We evaluated outcomes of neonatal cardiac surgery at hospitals affiliated with the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association (ECHSA). Methods All patients ≤30 days of life undergoing a cardiac..
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Abstract Background:Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) and fluid overload (FO) are common among neonates who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass, and increase mortality risk. Current diagnostic criteria may delay diagnosis. Thus,..
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Abstract Background Neonatal Cardiac Surgery has developed significantly since its advent, with improved outcomes, survival, and physiological repair. Limited programs offer neonatal cardiac surgery in emerging economies. We report our..
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Abstract Background and Objectives Neonatal cardiac surgery requires careful consideration of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) priming fluid composition due to small blood volume and immature physiology. This study investigated the impact..
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Abstract Background There is significant variability in postoperative neurological injury rates in patients with , with early injuries impacting long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes; therefore, there is an urgent need for identifying effective..
Read MoreAbstract Background The CRUCIAL trial (NCT04217421) is investigating the effect of postnatal and perioperative administration of allopurinol on postoperative brain injury in neonates with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) undergoing..
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Abstract Objective To investigate whether is impaired after neonatal cardiac surgery and whether changes in metrics are associated with different or the incidence of postoperative neurologic events. Methods This is a retrospective observational..
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Abstract Background Fluid overload associates with poor outcomes after neonatal cardiac surgery, but consensus does not exist for the most clinically relevant method of measuring fluid balance (FB). While weight..
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Abstract Background This study was conducted to determine the association between fluid balance metrics and mortality and other postoperative outcomes after neonatal cardiac operation in a contemporary multicenter cohort. Methods..
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Abstract Significant progress has been made in neonatal cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) over the years. At Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, we have established a multidisciplinary research team that brings clinicians,..
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Abstract Background Neonates with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are at risk of brain injury that may result in adverse neurodevelopment. To date,..
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This case reports on a 20-day old newborn (weight 3.1 kg, body surface area 0.20 m2), who was diagnosed with an extreme tetralogy of Fallot presenting in a severe cyanotic..
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Abstract Objectives: Cardiac surgery–associated acute kidney injury occurs commonly following congenital heart surgery and is associated with adverse outcomes. This study represents the first multicenter study of neonatal cardiac surgery–associated acute..
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