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Arterial Switch Operation
Surgery
0 hour
Breathing Tube
Begin weaning your child off breathing tube
Pain medication (Opioids)
1 Day
Negative fluid balance
Begin IV diuretics
Take out urinary catheter
2 Days
Take out breathing tube when ready
3 Days
Blood pressure medicines
Stop inotropic support and blood pressure medication
Change pain medicines by mouth
4 Days
Move to cardiology unit
Chest tube /tubes removed
5 Days
Meet your new team
8 Days
Prepare for go home
When ready to go home
Home care
