Abstract
This chapter, provides an overview of the transitional circulation from fetal to neonatal life. The authors describe the physiology of fetal circulation, fetal hemoglobin as well as the changes occurring with transition at birth. Persistent fetal circulation in the setting of a vein of Galen malformation is presented with the relevant anesthetic considerations reviewed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Case Studies in Pediatric Anesthesia |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 264-268 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781108668736 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781108465519 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ductus arteriosus
- Ductus venosus
- Fetal circulation
- Foramen ovale
- Persistent fetal circulation
- Pulmonary vascular resistance
- Transitional circulation
- Transitional circulation
- Vein of galen
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)