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Anesthetic considerations for magnetic resonance imaging-guided right-heart catheterization in pediatric patients: A single institution experience.

Authors :
Deutsch N
Swink J
Matisoff AJ
Olivieri LJ
Cross RR
Waberski AT
Unegbu C
Cronin IF
Kanter JP
Schwartz JM
Source :
Paediatric anaesthesia [Paediatr Anaesth] 2019 Jan; Vol. 29 (1), pp. 8-15. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Oct 29.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Cardiac catheterization is an integral part of medical management for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. Owing to age and lack of cooperation in children who need this procedure, general anesthesia is typically required. These patients have increased anesthesia risk secondary to cardiac pathology. Furthermore, multiple catheterization procedures result in exposure to harmful ionizing radiation. Magnetic resonance imaging-guided right-heart catheterization offers decreased radiation exposure and diagnostic imaging benefits over traditional fluoroscopy but potentially increases anesthetic complexity and risk. We describe our early experience with anesthetic techniques and challenges for pediatric magnetic resonance imaging-guided right-heart catheterization.<br /> (© 2018 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1460-9592
Volume :
29
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Paediatric anaesthesia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30375141
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/pan.13512