Critical Care Scenarios Episode 66: Aortic dissection with Travis Hughes
Oct 11, 2023
Travis Hughes, vascular surgery fellow from the University of Kentucky, discusses aortic dissection, advancements in treatment, managing impulse and blood pressure, medications, patient monitoring, blood pressure and heart rate control, use of anti-platelet medications, and long-term complications in aortic dissection repairs.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Aortic dissection: Types, advancements in treatment, and initial assessment
01:32 • 10min
Managing Impulse and Blood Pressure in Aortic Dissections
11:23 • 6min
Discussion on Medications, Patient Monitoring, and Cooling Off
17:15 • 2min
Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Control: Impact on Aortic Dissection Progression
19:08 • 28min
Use of Anti-Platelet Medications and Criteria for Transitioning Out of the ICU
46:49 • 3min
Long-term complications and management of aortic dissection repairs
49:20 • 3min