Standard of Pediatric Cardiac Care Before and After Cardiac Interventions, Pre-discharge, and Home Care

Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) who are admitted to the cardiology service for catheter based or surgical interventions require a solid partnership between the teams of Pediatric Cardiology, Catheterization (Cath) Lab, and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and a smooth work flow in harmony to ensure best possible outcomes. All patients go through many steps during their admission before and after specific type of interventions, pre-discharge, and later while the care continues at home (home care). This chapter will present in brief the key practical aspects, as listed below, that are important for a smooth admission and discharge process: