[Clinical analysis of early complications in 132 low body weight infants performed open-heart surgery].

A clinical analysis of early complications in 132 low body weight infants undergoing open-heart surgery is reported. There were a higher risk of early complication associated with severe illness and/or experienced a longer duration time of cardiopulmonary bypass and endotracheal tube. The total complication rate was 42.4% and the major three complications were low cardiac output, acute respiratory distress syndrome and problems from endotracheal tube (occlusion and/or in proper position of tube). The author emphasized the importance of management of endotracheal tube after operation.