Table 3.

Pre-operative assessment.

Patient Pre-Assessment
Current clinical condition and stability
2.Deficits in clinical optimisation
3.Significant comorbidities
4. A complete and thorough echocardiography at the accepting hospital, including details on: a. PDA size and morphological type b. Degree of pulmonary hypertension c. Presence of patent foramen ovale or atrial septal defect
5. Chest X-ray a. Check the endotracheal tube position (if present) b. Assess lung pathology
6.Ventilator settings
7.Intravenous access
8. Current medication and infusions and allergies a. Maintenance fluids and glycaemic control b. Sedation and analgesia c. Inotropes
9.Relevant laboratory results
10.Type and Cross-matched blood
11.History of positive culture and antibiotic sensitivity to guide surgical prophylaxis