Chapter 14. Paediatric Cardiac Mechanical Support
- Jaroslav F. Stark Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon,
- Marc R. de Leval Professor,
- Victor T. Tsang Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Published Online: 19 SEP 2006
DOI: 10.1002/0470093188.ch14
Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects, Third Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Karimova, A. and Goldman, A. (2006) Paediatric Cardiac Mechanical Support, in Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects, Third Edition (eds J. F. Stark, M. R. de Leval and V. T. Tsang), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470093188.ch14
Editor Information
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 19 SEP 2006
- Published Print: 11 AUG 2006
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470093160
Online ISBN: 9780470093184
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- paediatric cardiac mechanical support;
- intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP);
- paediatric cardiac mechanical support;
- veno-arterial ECMO in children;
- mechanical support complication
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Aims of Cardiac Mechanical Support
Choice of Mechanical Assistance Device
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Ventricular Assistance Devices (VADs)
Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
Indications and Timing for Mechanical Support
Patient Selection Criteria
Practical Aspects of Mechanical Support
Complications of Mechanical Support
Outcomes
Future Developments
References