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Bedside balloon atrial septostomy on neonatal units

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.

  • balloon atrial septostomy
  • echocardiogram
  • transposition of the great arteries
  • BAS, balloon atrial septostomy
  • TGA, transposition of the great arteries

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