ABSTRACT
The objective is to present a case study of a 2-day-old infant who undergoes a Ross-Konno procedure for correction of severe congenital aortic stenosis. This procedure involves replacing the stenosed aortic valve with a pulmonary autograft. The perinatal history, diagnostic data, and the operative procedure are described. Preoperative and postoperative nursing management is addressed including normal pediatric intensive care protocols. The infant's postoperative hospital course was 37 days. Mitral regurgitation and pulmonary hypertension are being managed with lisinopril.
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Aortic Valve Stenosis/surgery , Pulmonary Valve/transplantation , Aortic Valve Stenosis/nursing , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Male , Nursing Assessment , Postoperative CareABSTRACT
The majority of infant heart transplants are for the correction of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This article will describe the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for perioperative and pediatric intensive care areas implemented for HLHS infant heart transplantation at Medical Center Hospital, San Antonio, TX. The surgical procedure is given. Dimensions of psychosocial care and education of the parents are briefly described.
