Pre-Recorded

Panel Discussion

Critical Care

The care of the perioperative care of the cardiothoracic surgery patient has significant challenges that are different from other critically ill populations. The intensivist must understand how operative strategies (eg, cardiac bypass, cardioplegia, and single lung ventilation) play a role in the immediate postoperative recovery period, especially as these strategies relate to cardiopulmonary physiology and coagulopathy. This session will review the care of the cardiothoracic surgery patient, specifically focusing on the early postoperative and intraoperative periods. Inotropic, vasopressor, and respiratory support, as well as postoperative bleeding, will be discussed

Discuss inotropic and vasopressor support in the immediate postoperative period of the cardiac surgery patient.

Discuss the causes and treatment of bleeding and coagulopathy in the postoperative cardiac surgery patient.