LOW CARDIAC OUTPUT SYNDROME IN CHILDREN

Course overview

Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) in children is a transient complication of a disease process or cardiac surgery in which the cardiac output (CO) is insufficient to meet the oxygen delivery requirements for metabolic function. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of LCOS in children. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.