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What to Expect when your Infant has Open Heart Surgery
By: The Parents of Myranda (8 months old) Open Heart Surgery Patient October 2, 1995 at Miami Children's Hospital Dr. Redmond Burke, Chief, Cardiovascular Surgery |
The Day Before Surgery
Admitted to hospital, a few tests (minimal pain and discomfort) |
Day of Surgery
12:15 pm - Surgery begins
4:30 pm - Surgery completed
5:00 pm - Patient moved to CICU
Seven Hours After Surgery
Many I.V.s Two Chest tubes allow drainage Sleeping, breathing helped by ventilator |
Two Days After Surgery
All but two drugs discontinued Chest tubes removed, I.V. in left arm only Breast feeding okay |
Three Days After Surgery
Moved out of CICU to regular hospital room Eating baby food |
Four Days After Surgery
Sitting up Very active |
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Posing for picture with Dr. Burke
Ready to go home |
Five Days After Surgery
Home taking two medicines with few restrictions 
Eight Months After Surgery Look close or you'll miss the scar!
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