Cardiac Critical Care
4 pages
- Cardiac TamponadeIntroduction Cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening condition that requires prompt recognition and management. It is a clinical diagnosis supported by echocardiographic findings. Definitive treatment involves pericardiocentesis or surgical intervention. Pathophysiology The pericardium consists of t
- Pulmonary Artery CatheterizationIntroduction Pulmonary Artery Catheters (PAC) also know as Swan-Ganz catheters are an advanced hemodynamic tool to evaluate a wide range of conditions. Though they used to be common place in many ICU’s, evidence suggesting lack of benefit in indiscriminate use has resulted in them falling out of fav
- Resuscitation After Cardiac SurgeryIntroduction Resuscitation in patients who have had cardiac surgery differs from traditional ACLS. Patients often have unique causes of the arrest related to surgical complications. The incidence of arrest is 0.7-8% following cardiac surgery. Unlike most cardiac arrests – cardiac arrest following ca
- Temporary PacingIntroduction Temporary pacing is performed to support a patient with bradycardia until the cause is reversed or a permanent pacemaker is implanted. Acronyms Definitions Types of Pacing Transcutaneous pacing Pacing via multifunction pads attached to Philips or Zoll defibrillation machine set to paci