(1) Department of Anesthesiology, Mie University School of Medicine, Mie, Japan;(2) Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Mie University School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, 514-8507 Mie, Japan
Abstract:
Tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve syndrome is commonly associated with respiratory failure both before and after
surgery. This report describes our experience using prone positioning with bilateral pillows to avoid compression of the anterior
chest wall after surgery. In the case here, the patient’s respiratory distress was improved by this positioning. Prone position
and avoiding anterior chest compression has an effect on severe respiratory distress of tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary
valve syndrome.