T/CNMIA 0024-2021 Surgical Technical Guidelines for Congenital Heart Disease - Part 1: Surgical Techniques for Repair of Atrial Septal Defects

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Main technical content: The Technical Guidelines for Surgical Operations of Atrial Septal Defects specify the terms and definitions of atrial septal defects, surgical indications, contraindications, preoperative assessment, preoperative preparation, surgical methods, postoperative care, and precautions. The main content is as follows: 1. **Terms and Definitions**: A definition of atrial septal defects is provided. 2. **Indications and Contraindications**: The indications and contraindications for surgical treatment of atrial septal defects are clarified. 3. **Preoperative Assessment**: A detailed preoperative examination of the patient helps determine the surgical approach. 4. **Preoperative Preparation**: This facilitates medical staff to take timely measures, ensuring patients have good psychological preparation and physical condition to tolerate surgery more safely. 5. **Surgical Methods**: Standardized surgical procedures for atrial septal defects under extracorporeal circulation with a median sternotomy provide important guidance for improving the technical skills of cardiovascular surgeons. 6. **Postoperative Special Situations**: Comprehensive treatment measures are taken to prevent potential complications, restore physiological functions as soon as possible, and promote early recovery of patients by addressing the effects of surgical trauma during and after the operation.

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