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Ventricular Septal Defect
Surgery
0 hour
Breathing Tube
Begin weaning your child off breathing tube
Pain medication (Opioids)
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
Meet your new team
2 Days
Change pain medicines by mouth
Prepare for go home
Chest tube /tubes removed
4 Days
When ready to go home
Home care
