Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

MAY 17, 2024

2024 STS Critical Care Agenda cgolden Fri, 05/17/2024 - 11:09

Critical Care 40

Critical Care 40

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

JANUARY 5, 2024

BACKGROUND:Wide interhospital variations exist in cardiovascular intensive care unit (CICU) admission practices and the use of critical care restricted therapies (CCRx), but little is known about the differences in patient acuity, CCRx utilization, and the associated outcomes within tertiary centers.METHODS:The Critical Care Cardiology Trials Network (..)

Critical Care 40

Critical Care Cardiogenic Shock Academic Cardiac Arrest 40

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Morrow and Miller explore the challenges and opportunities in generating high-quality evidence for treating complex, critically ill cardiac patients.

Critical Care 56

Critical Care Research Article 56

Circulation

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The critical care management of patients after cardiac arrest is burdened by a lack of high-quality clinical studies and the resultant lack of high-certainty evidence. Critical care management is crucial in patients after cardiac arrest and affects outcome. Circulation, Ahead of Print.

Critical Care Management 40

Critical Care Management Critical Care Cardiac Arrest Nursing 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy prior to admission and greater NIH stroke scale on arrival were associated with an increased likelihood of requiring ICU level of care.

ICU 40

ICU Critical Care Stroke Strokes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This population is at high risk for cerebral edema and other complications, often leading to critical decisions about decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC) or early withdrawal of care (WOC). Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A155-A155, February 1, 2024.

Critical Care 40

Critical Care Stroke Strokes Outcomes 40

Circulation: Heart Failure

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print.

Critical Care 40

Critical Care Heart Failure Circulation 40

American College of Cardiology

APRIL 8, 2024

I am Cathie Biga, a leader, health care administrator, nurse, executive, mom, wife, nana and I still think of myself as a 'recovering' critical care nurse." "Who I am NOT has captured a lot of people's attention. So, who am I?

Critical Care 66

Critical Care Nursing Article 66

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Perioperative / Critical Care 8 in 8 All Members 8in8.jpg Presenters: Matthew Georgis, MD Wayne State University Cardiothoracic Surgery Frank Baciewicz Wayne State University Cardiothoracic Surgery Duration 7 min.

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Cardiothoracic Critical Care 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Perioperative / Critical Care 8 in 8 Surgeon 8in8.jpg Presenters: Jock M. Thacker, MD Wayne State University School of Medicine Frank A. Baciewicz, MD Wayne State University School of Medicine Duration 9 min.

Critical Care 52

Critical Care 52

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JULY 1, 2024

Mortality rates after cardiac arrest are high, but there are important differences among patients who survive to receive hospital care before their death, according to a study published in American Journal of Critical Care.

Cardiac Arrest 40

Cardiac Arrest Hospital Critical Care 40

The New England Journal of Medicine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In 1999, Hébert and colleagues published their findings from the landmark Transfusion Requirements in Critical Care. It is also one of the most overused medical procedures, which largely neglects the associated risks, costs, and sustainability of liberal transfusion practices.

Myocardial Infarction 65

Myocardial Infarction Critical Care 65

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

AUGUST 29, 2024

Topics include: common lesions encountered by both adult and pediatric cardiac surgeons, how ACHD cases are reported, and how critical care issues may impact the management of this patient population. Moderators Hani K. Najm, MD, MSc Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Camille L.

Certification 52

Certification Webinar Congenital Heart Disease Congenital 52

CardiacWire

JULY 28, 2024

In fact, Edwards likely has more M&A coming up , noting that it just sold its Critical Care business to BD for $4.2B, pledging to use the influx of capital to “to fund strategic growth investments” targeting structural heart, pulmonology, and interventional heart failure technologies.

Heart Failure 59

Heart Failure Aortic TAVR Critical Care 59

American College of Cardiology

MAY 3, 2024

Within her 40 years of experience in health care, she spent 15 years in the critical care unit as a nurse and is a former hospital president, CEO and cardiovascular service line leader. Cathleen (Cathie) Biga, MSN, FACC, is making history as ACC's first nonphysician president.

Critical Care 53

Critical Care Nursing Hospital Article 53

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

JULY 27, 2022

Perioperative / Critical Care 8 in 8 Allied Health 8in8_7.jpg Viewers will also learn remediation management strategies. Presenters: Cory M. Alwardt, PhD, CCP Mayo Clinic Arizona Rita K. Milewski, MD, PhD, MSEd Yale University Duration 9 min.

Allied Health 52

Allied Health Critical Care 52

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

JUNE 22, 2024

Study by PREOXI Investigators and the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group published in the New England Journal of Medicine compared the effects of preoxygenation with noninvasive ventilation and preoxygenation with oxygen mask, prior to intubation among critically ill persons [1]. N Engl J Med. 2024 Jun 20;390(23):2165-2177.

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Critical Care Research Outcomes 52

DAIC

JANUARY 4, 2024

Credit: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses milla1cf Thu, 01/04/2024 - 11:00 January 4, 2024 — The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure. The study is published in American Journal of Critical Care ( AJCC ).

Diet 105

Diet Critical Care Inpatient Nursing 105

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

MARCH 10, 2023

Perioperative / Critical Care 8 in 8 Allied Health Surgeon 8in8_5.jpg In this episode of the 8 in 8 Series, the presenters examine the data for post-op medication prescribing guidelines, including aspirin, statins, beta blockers, and more. Presenters: Subhasis Chatterjee, MD Baylor College of Medicine Duration 10 min.

Allied Health 52

Allied Health Critical Care 52

DAIC

JUNE 24, 2024

Ann’s experience as a pediatric critical care nurse at the former Children’s Memorial Hospital inspired her to make an unprecedented gift of $100 Million in 2007 that helped to build our beautiful Streeterville hospital.

Hospital 105

Hospital Critical Care Nursing Pediatrics 105

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

JULY 3, 2023

Perioperative / Critical Care 8 in 8 Allied Health Surgeon 8in8.jpg Monday, MD, PharmD Wayne State University School of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases Sorabh Dhar, MD Wayne State University School of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases Frank A.

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Allied Health Critical Care 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Perioperative / Critical Care Allied Health Surgeon Image

Allied Health 52

Allied Health Webinar Critical Care Hospital 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

APRIL 24, 2024

An international group of experts in HGPS, pediatric and adult cardiology, cardiac surgery, and pediatric critical care convened to identify strategies for successful treatment. Candidate procedures were evaluated by in-depth examination of 4 cases that typify HGPS clinical pathology.

Stenosis 52

Stenosis Aortic Peripheral Arterial Disease TAVR 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It was decided that modeling it after the Adult ED Stroke Alert Protocol would be best to limit confusion and triage errors.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Stroke Strokes Critical Care 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Summarize the necessary documentation and regulations relevant to critical care and cardiothoracic surgery E/M services for 2024. ET – E/M, Critical Care, Telehealth Q&A Saturday, February 24 10 a.m. Explain common coding issues for each subspecialty and how they should be reported and resolved.  ET – 4:15 p.m.

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Reimbursement Best Practices Education 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 26, 2024

It turns out that the conventional algorithm was also worried, and because of that, the patient was brought to the critical care area. The STE in V1 is out of proportion to the S-wave, so V1 is also very worrisome (something I did not see on my phone).

Myocardial Infarction 105

Myocardial Infarction Critical Care Echocardiogram Ischemia 105

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Common facilitators of rapid DTN times included integration of EMS, multidisciplinary engagement with quality improvement teams (especially physician engagement), embedding critical care nurses in stroke teams, and providing rapid, individualized feedback to clinical personnel.

Hospital 40

Hospital Stroke Strokes Nursing 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Improvements in acute stroke treatment, including endovascular thrombectomy and critical care management, have increased survival rates after stroke. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP298-ATP298, February 1, 2024.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Critical Care Management Critical Care 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

ET – E/M, Critical Care Q&A 10:45 a.m. Summarize the necessary documentation and regulations relevant to critical care and cardiothoracic surgery E/M services for 2023. ET – Adult Cardiac Q&A 5:15 p.m. ET – 6:00 p.m. ET – Congenital Cardiac Q&A 6:00 p.m. ET – 6:45 p.m. ET – 10:45 a.m. ET – 11:30 a.m.

Reimbursement 52

Reimbursement Cardiothoracic Document Congenital 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

RN turnover rates increased over a two-year period on a stroke unit in a large teaching hospital that provides specialty care as part of a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Many of the RNs leaving the unit pursued critical care roles, and their knowledge was lost with their attrition.

Nursing 40

Nursing RN Critical Care Stroke 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Dr. Alexandrov is a recognized clinical expert in the areas of emergency and critical care with concentrations in neuroscience and vascular dynamics and is considered the leading international nursing expert in acute stroke management. College of Nursing Dean Wendy Likes , PhD, DNSc, APRN-BC, FAANP, FAAN, said, “Dr.

Stroke 105

Stroke Strokes Nursing Blood Clot 105

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

JANUARY 9, 2021

As of this year, we have expanded to include a winner in the field of Perioperative/Critical Care. Ramakrishnan, MD , from Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN Perioperative/Critical Care: Michael C. Wyler von Ballmoos, MD , from Texas Health Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX Congenital: Karthik V.

Congenital 52

Congenital Critical Care Cardiothoracic Hospital 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

MAY 5, 2023

Each collection includes articles, expert commentary, case reports, and more in categories like Aorta, Congenital & Pediatric, Education & Professional Development, Mediastinum & Esophagus, and Perioperative & Critical Care. On the Short Reports homepage , scroll to Collections and click on a topic heading.

Article 52

Article Cardiothoracic Education Congenital 52

Mobi Health News - ECG

AUGUST 27, 2021

WHY IT MATTERS The use of AI to detect babies' faces is regarded as a "significant breakthrough" for remote patient monitoring, according to UniSA neonatal critical care specialist Kim Gibson. "In The researchers claimed that the vital sign readings "matched those of an ECG", even outperforming it in some cases.

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Critical Care Technology Research 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

MARCH 2, 2022

Perioperative / Critical Care Clinical Decision-Making Quality Improvement The success of ECMO treatment is dependent on patient selection as well as a standardized, aggressive approach to patient management and protecting the lungs.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Cardiothoracic ICU Allied Health 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 23, 2024

I took the patient to the critical care area and questioned him more on the way. I thought this was all but diagnostic, but still uncertain and I wanted to know what the Queen of Hearts thought: If the Queen says OMI with high confidence and I am worried, then I am VERY worried. We activated the cath lab.

Chest Pain 106

Chest Pain Critical Care STEMI Stents 106

DAIC

JANUARY 31, 2024

Critical Care Echocardiography as a Routine Procedure for the Detection and Early Treatment of Cardiac Pathologies. For more information: www.usa.philips.com References: [1] 77% of respondents believe that X11-4t may contribute to reduction in the use of general anesthesia when comparing to the X8-2t. [2] Diagnostics (Basel).

Ultrasound 111

Ultrasound Technology Innovation Heart Valves 111