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ASD
Atrial septal defect
Surgery
0 hour
Breathing Tube
Begin weaning your child off breathing tube
Pain Medication (Opiates)
12 hours
Take out breathing tube when ready
1 day
Negative Fluid Balance
Begin IV diuretics
Take out urinary catheter
Blood pressure medicines
Stop inotropic support and blood pressure medication
Move to cardiology unit
2 days
Meet your new team
Change pain medicines by mouth
Prepare for go home
Chest tube/ tubes removed
3 days
When ready to go home
Home care
