Document Type
Article
Journal Title
Journal of Investigative Medicine high Impact Case Reports
Publication Date
2022
Volume
10
Abstract
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.
MeSH Headings
Bradycardia, Breath Holding, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Humans, Pacemaker, Artificial
DOI Link
ISSN
2324-7096
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Kreis, Rebecca; Robinson, Jeffrey A.; Ibrahimiye, Ali N.; and Ortmann, Laura, "Postoperative Breath-Holding Spells Requiring Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation After Cardiopulmonary Bypass" (2022). Journal Articles: Pediatrics. 36.
https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/com_peds_articles/36