Postoperative Critical Care of the Adult Cardiac Surgical Patient
- 1 September 2015
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Critical Care Medicine
- Vol. 43 (9), 1995-2014
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ccm.0000000000001171
Abstract
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. Narrative review of relative English language peer-reviewed medical literature. 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.This publication has 100 references indexed in Scilit:
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