Pathophysiological Impact of Delayed Sternal Closure on the Respiratory System and Hemodynamics in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients
Delayed sternal closure increased P<sub>pl</sub> by ∼2 cm H<sub>2</sub>O, which may reduce lung compliance without affecting chest wall compliance and contribute to hemodynamic stress. These changes may necessitate optimized respiratory and circulatory support during and after delayed sternal closure.
Authors
- Miyako Kyogoku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0223-6901)
- Muneyuki Takeuchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9117-3596)
- Keisuke Nishida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9891-4219)
Institutions
- National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Respiratory Care
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/19433654261418977
- Primary Topic
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00