Cardiac Anesthesiology
Ensuring Your Child’s Safety and Comfort During Procedures
Nemours Children’s cardiac anesthesiologists help kids with complex heart and blood vessel conditions have a safe, comfortable experience before, during and after procedures. We work closely, every day, with cardiothoracic surgeons, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists and cardiac imaging specialists. We make tests and surgery less stressful for children and families, both physically and emotionally.
Our team is part of award-winning heart centers in Delaware and Florida. We’re here for heart procedures and advanced tests, providing the right medicines at the right time. We monitor your child’s medical status on a minute-to-minute basis.Â
And for many other needs your child has, like ear tubes, major surgeries or dental procedures, we’re here for those, too. We consult with the whole care team to ensure everyone knows your child’s unique situation for the safest possible procedure.Â
Our team is highly experienced and trained in heart conditions and the latest anesthesia medicines and their effects. We work with the tiniest newborns and kids through young adulthood. We help make your child’s time with us positive and give you peace of mind knowing they’re in expert hands.
Two Leading Pediatric Heart Centers
Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes. Â
Cardiac Conditions & Treatments
We see a wide range of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
Related Specialties & Programs
What is anesthesia? Learn how it works, how it’s given, and the risks involved from the experts at Nemours KidsHealth®.
When your child needs surgery, you have a lot of questions. Find out what happens when your child is given anesthesia.Â
Sedation helps kids relax and not feel pain during a procedure. Learn about the different types of sedation and when they might be used.Â
Experience and Expertise You Can Trust
The Nemours pediatric cardiac anesthesiology team includes highly experienced and fellowship-trained professionals. We’re part of your child’s care from the start, and we’re here as they grow.
3,000+
Procedures and surgeries we tend to every year
5
Number of cardiac anesthesiologists within our system
2
Nationally recognized pediatric heart centers, in Delaware and Florida
For kids who need multiple or major surgeries, we can use medicines to help make the experience less stressful, less memorable and less traumatic.Â
We help plan the safest possible procedures for children with highly complex and challenging conditions, like lymphatic diseases.Â
We have vast experience helping the smallest premature babies in a range of procedures including patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) enclosures.Â
Our team collaborates with other specialists, like orthopedic surgeons, who perform spine and hip surgeries on kids with heart disease.Â
Getting Ready for Surgery
If your child needs surgery, it can help to know what to expect. Learn age-appropriate tips to help your child understand what’s happening and how to make surgery a little easier.
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