Kris Ramilo

Kris Ramilo, a Cardiothoracic ICU nurse practitioner at the University of Washington, teams up with Brendan Riordan, a cardiothoracic ICU PA, to delve into the intricacies of post-operative care following CABG. They discuss vital management strategies, including pain relief and the importance of timely extubation. The duo emphasizes recognizing and addressing cardiac complications like tamponade, and the crucial role of Advanced Practice Providers during emergencies. Their insights on patient monitoring and teamwork in high-stress scenarios are particularly noteworthy.