Elevated Impedance During Cardioversion in Neonates with Atrial Flutter

Direct-current cardioversion is a common treatment modality for acute termination of atrial flutter in neonates. Studies in children have demonstrated that cardioversion is often successful with as little as 0.25–0.5 J/kg with the current biphasic devices. We hypothesize that during cardioversion of...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric cardiology 2009-05, Vol.30 (4), p.436-440
Hauptverfasser:	Ceresnak, Scott R., Starc, Thomas J., Hordof, Allan J., Pass, Robert H., Bonney, William J., Liberman, Leonardo
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Atrial Flutter - therapy Cardiac Surgery Cardiology Electric Countershock - adverse effects Electric Impedance Female Humans Infant, Newborn Male Medicine Medicine & Public Health Original Article Retrospective Studies Vascular Surgery
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