AIMS has been at the forefront of delivering surgical care for such extremely challenging scenarios.
Current best practice guidelines
- Needs a multidisciplinary team with protocol based management for optimal outcome
- Delaying surgery only if the preterm child is hemodynamically stable and off ventilator
- When technically possible in absence of contraindication, early primary surgery to be preferred for preterm children with CHD with significant hemodynamic abnormality or stuck on ventilator.