Abstract
We will investigate the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) with the prophylactic use of a high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) after pediatric cardiac surgery. Children < 48 months old with congenital heart disease for whom cardiac surgery is planned will be included. The HFNC procedure will be commenced just after extubation, at a flow rate of 2 L/kg/min with adequate oxygen concentration to achieve target oxygen saturation ≥ 94%. This study will reveal the prevalence of PPCs after pediatric cardiac surgery with the prophylactic use of HFNC.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 193-196 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Acta medica Okayama |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Congenital heart disease
- High-flow nasal cannula
- Pediatric cardiac surgery
- Postoperative pulmonary complications
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)