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