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