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