These two days were among the most crucial days in the history of the program. Decisions made at that time led to the creation of what became known in the hospital as the Wiseman Committee. That committee was supposedly mandated to address the problems raised by the anaesthetists' action. It met throughout the summer of 1994 and it was on the recommendation of this committee that the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Program returned to full capacity in September 1994. This chapter reviews the operations that were undertaken from May 17 to early September.
Special attention is paid to the deaths of two children.
In addition, this chapter examines the creation and functioning of the Wiseman Committee during this period.