Postoperative Breath-Holding Spells Requiring Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation After Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Kreis R; Children's Hospital & Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.; Robinson JA; University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA.; Ibrahimiye A; University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA.; Ortmann L; University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA.
- Source
- Publisher: Sage on behalf of: American Federation for Medical Research Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101624758 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2324-7096 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 23247096 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep Subsets: MEDLINE
- Subject
- Language
- English
Breath-holding spells are common in childhood and can be associated with bradycardia and pulselessness. This report details severe breath-holding spells complicating postoperative management after atrial septal defect closure. The patient required cardiopulmonary resuscitation despite the use of a temporary pacemaker to prevent bradycardia. After multiple episodes of chest compressions, the decision was made to not intervene immediately to pulselessness and the patient was able to recover without further intervention.