Cardiac surgery emergenicies in new-borns

Abstract

Introduction The incidence of congenital heart diseases is reported in 7-9/1000 live birth with 1/5 of these cases being considered critical conditions for new-borns. Recognition and management of cardiac emergencies in new-borns are essential to increase their survival. Purpose Highlighting the most common causes of cardiac emergencies in new-borns and marking the most common used management strategies for children with these conditions. Material and methods Retrospective analysis of 74 patients treated in cardiac surgery department of RCH “Timofei Moșneaga” during the years 2010 - 2020. Results Conclusions Cardiac surgeries in new-borns are largely represented by ductal-dependent malformations, who’s diagnosis, drug treatment and surgical correction must be as fast as possible to save the child's life.

21:53 Average age: 12 days ( 1 day – 28 days after birth) Average gestation period: 38 weeks (min 26 weeks – max 41weeks) Average weight at birth: 3,2 kg ( min 900 gr – max 4,5 kg) Average height at birth: 50,5 cm ( min 40 cm – max 56 cm) Conclusions Cardiac surgeries in new-borns are largely represented by ductal-dependent malformations, who’s diagnosis, drug treatment and surgical correction must be as fast as possible to save the child's life.