Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast cover image

Episode 44: Intro to cardiac anesthesia with Megan Kostibas

Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

00:00

How to Manage Hemodynamic Goals in Patients With Valve Pathology

Studies have shown that using an anti-fibrinolinic such as TXA or amacar immunocoproic acid will result in less bleeding and less use of blood products post surgery. These patients tend to get hyperglycemic with the stress of surgery and also increased catecholamines Both intrinsic and what we give on the pump. Vigilant glucose control our goal is usually a glucose of 140 to 180 have better outcomes less infection Following surgery great. All right So Let's go back a minute to the different physiology you mentioned looking at vow patients with valve pathology versus just pure coronary artery disease. What are the kind of major hemodynamic goals you have in mind during your management

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app