Aortopulmonary Window and Associated Anomalies

Preoperative management•Resuscitation ­ limiting excessive pulmonaryblood flow– requires intubation and mechanical– sedation ± neuromuscular blockade– hypercapnea and minimizing FIO 2 will increasethe pulmonary vascular resistance, decrease leftto­rightshunting, and improve systemic oxygendelivery.– Inotropic support may be required.• Prostaglandin infusion is necessary inpatients with Interrupted aortic arch