Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports – August 1, 2020
August 1, 2020
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The Tactics and Tools to Manage Pediatric Heart Failure
Fortunately, pediatric heart failure is a rare occurrence, but early diagnosis, aggressive management, and timely transfer to a facility capable of advanced cardiac support are essential to optimize the outcome of each child. The authors review the early recognition of a child in heart failure and also discuss an approach to troubleshooting and recognizing complications associated with a ventricular assist device.