To maintain or restore patency of the ductus arteriosus
Only to be used in infants who are ventilated or where ventilation is immediately available
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DO NOT DELAY IN STARTING Alprostadil if: there is clinical
suspicion of duct dependent CHD while waiting for paediatric cardiology opinion OR echocardiogram, even when in-house echo facilities are present.
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