Abstract
Objectives: The armamentarium of cardiac surgery continues to expand, and the cardiac intensivist must be familiar with a broad spectrum of procedures and their specific management concerns. In the conclusion of this two-part review, we will review procedure-specific concerns after cardiac surgery and the management of common complications. We also discuss performance improvement and outcome assurance. Data Source and Synthesis: Narrative review of relative English language peer-reviewed medical literature. Conclusions: Knowledge of procedure-specific sequelae informs anticipation and prevention of many complications after cardiac surgery. Most complications after cardiac surgery fall into a limited number of categories. Familiarity with common complications combined with a structured approach to management facilitates response to even the most complicated postoperative situations. Standardized care and constant self-examination are essential for programmatic improvement and consistent high-quality care.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1995-2014 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Critical care medicine |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2015 |
Keywords
- aorta
- cardiac surgical procedures
- coronary artery bypass
- intensive care
- off-pump
- postoperative care
- quality improvement
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine