TGA Flashcards
1
Q
what percent of patients die in the first month if not operated
A
50%
2
Q
how can you increase mixing earlyt
A
balloon atrial septostomy
3
Q
to keep the duct open, iv PGE1 is used, what must you also treat
A
prostaglandin induced apnea (intubate)
4
Q
when is the arterial switch typically done
A
within 3 weeks of life
5
Q
beyond three weeks how can you train the LV to future systemic pressures in TGA
A
PA band, will be ready in one week
6
Q
what are late complications of arterial switch
A
neopulmonary stenosis with RVOTO and neo-aortic root dilatation with AI
7
Q
With TGA, Pulmonary stenosis and VSD, what procedure
A
Rastelli (patch closure of vsd and baffle LV to aorta, PV closed, and RA to PV bifurcation conduit
