Presentation
Transposition of the great vessels switch. Uncomplicated surgery.
Patient Data

Multiple lines and tubes following recent cardiac surgery. The neonate is not intubated.





Right internal jugular line and NG tube are positioned appropriately. In addition, there is a mediastinal catheter that loops around the left side of the heart with its tip projected close to the midline. It is difficult to be absolute on a chest radiograph findings alone, but this is a left atrial catheter that has been placed during surgery.
Case Discussion
Uncomplicated post-operative appearances following cardiac surgery with multiple lines and tubes including a left atrial catheter.