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Single Ventricle

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

CyanosisAnemiaArrhythmiasReduced Cardiac OutputLabile Blood PressureAvoid HypotensionAvoid HypovolemiaAvoid TachycardiaAvoid N2OAvoid IV bubblesAvoid Prolonged FastingAvoid Pulmonary HypertensionAvoid StressorsCareful PositioningAvoid Hyperoxia

Pathophysiology

Single ventricle is a family of congenital defects in which only one chamber does the pumping — either one ventricle is hypoplastic, or both are well formed but one is almost completely obstructed at...

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