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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid HypertensionAvoid IV bubblesAvoid Pulmonary HypertensionAvoid Stressors

Pathophysiology

This acyanotic congenital heart defect is characterized by communication between the main pulmonary artery and the aorta. This communication is very often the source of cardiopulmonary deterioration...

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