Inotropic score and vasoactive inotropic score as predictors of outcomes in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A single center retrospective study

• Main Authors: Srirupa Hari Gopal (Author), Cynthia L. Toy (Author), Morcos Hanna (Author), Betul Yilmaz Furtun (Author), Joseph L. Hagan (Author), Ahmed A. Nassr (Author), Caraciolo J. Fernandes (Author), Sundeep Keswani (Author), Sharada H. Gowda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundNeonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) have varying degrees of pulmonary hypoplasia, pulmonary hypertension (PH) and cardiac dysfunction. These neonates frequently require vasoactive support and are at high risk for mortality and morbidity, including prolonged ventilator suppo...