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Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to evaluate and treat heart problems. This procedure may be necessary if a heart problem is suspected. It is intended as a diagnostic tool only. Sometimes it can fix or help with an abnormality, such as congenital heart defects. S.T.A.B.L.E. Program This educational program provides general guidelines for the assessment and stabilization of sick infants in the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization period. Health caregivers, including community and pre-hospital providers involved with these activities, would benefit
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