Several interventions are commonly used for post operative cardiac support in children:
1. Inotropic Support: Medications like dobutamine, milrinone, and epinephrine are used to enhance myocardial contractility. 2. Mechanical Ventilation: To ensure adequate oxygenation and reduce the cardiac workload. 3. Fluid Management: Maintaining a fine balance between fluid administration and diuretics to ensure optimal preload. 4. Vasoactive Medications: Agents like vasopressin and norepinephrine to manage vascular tone and blood pressure. 5. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): Used in severe cases where conventional support fails.
