Perioperative Management in Congenital Heart Surgery

This multicenter study of 1,175 neonates undergoing cardiac surgery found significant variation in oxygen management during cardiopulmonary bypass, with arterial oxygen levels above 221 mm Hg associated with increased mortality and major ad

This multicentre study examined lactation support practices across 34 US pediatric cardiac ICUs and their impact on breastfeeding outcomes in infants with CHD. While implementation of 22 lactation-supportive practices varied widely, sites w

This study evaluated educational videos using visual storytelling to prepare parents for their child's cardiac ICU admission and post-operative care. Testing with 16 parents showed high acceptability (92% rated helpful) and safety, with par

This prospective study of 128 families found that parent discharge readiness scores did not predict post-discharge clinical engagement after pediatric cardiac surgery. Vulnerable populations—particularly families with lower socioeconomic st