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Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2003;88:F339-F340 doi:10.1136/fn.88.4.F339
  • Short report

Bedside balloon atrial septostomy on neonatal units

  1. A C Martin,
  2. M L Rigby,
  3. D J Penny,
  4. A N Redington
  1. Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
    Dr Martin, University Department of Paediatrics, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, Western Australia 6008;
    andrew.martin21{at}virgin.net
  • Accepted 23 September 2002

Abstract

Traditionally, neonates with transposition of the great arteries are immediately transferred to a cardiac centre. Travelling to the bedside to perform a balloon atrial septostomy and allowing the child to remain there for a few days before transfer is safe, effective, and a good use of medical resources.

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