Rethinking Lactate in Cardiac Surgery and Intensive Care
urging clinicians to interpret perioperative hyperlactatemia thoughtfully and avoid reflexive fluids or inotropes. 🔋🫀
Read the full review in JCVA. DOI: https://t.co/AAOZI7x23j
Figure 1:
Echocardiographic Guidance for Placement and Management of the Impella 5.5 Microaxial Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device
✅ Optimal TEE views for implantation
✅ Avoiding complications (suction, RV strain)
✅ Weaning strategies
#CardiacAnesthesia
https://t.co/tmWX7pWc50
🚨New JCVA Practice Advisory🚨
💉 Managing Pain After Cardiac Surgery 💉
From IV PCA & fascial plane blocks to TENS, acupressure, music & massage
🔗 Read here: https://t.co/bnDe3V10b6
#cardiacanesthesia#ERACS#painmanagement#JCVA
Pro and Con: Is the Radial Artery the Ideal Location for Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring In Cardiac Surgery? https://t.co/qy46Mk2qtm https://t.co/bYcK3hRG04
The 2023 STS guidelines advocate for more aggressive surgical management of AF, reflecting the impact of high-quality data on clinical care. #afib
https://t.co/9TImXJ0BnF
Tricuspid annular motion shows less annular dynamism in functional TR compared to no TR subjects. TAPSE derived from 3D echo was more accurate than 2D to predict RVF. #tricuspidregurgitation#3Decho
https://t.co/bs4r11IStm
Whether you are raising a glass to 2024 or saying good riddance, it's time to begin planning for the new year! WICTA has another slew of events lined up- it's time to start marking your calendars!
Join us on January 21, at 6p EST for our latest: “How to diversify your cardiac anesthesia practice: Entrepreneurship, medical school leadership, locums and legal consulting”.
Stay tuned for more details! And happy holidays to all of our members and friends!
Medical students! Residents, fellows and attendings! Who's planning to attend the ASA next month? Come to the medical student reception on Friday evening on October 18! It will be a great opportunity to meet cardiac anesthesiologists from around the country who are involved in different groups and organizations. Come see our field's diversity and learn more about opportunities for connections and support!
@WomenInCTAnes@ASALifeline@womenMDinanesth@scahq@bfaloyeMD @DrTrzcinka @dremilym #anes2024
🆕paper: a narrative review on blood pressure targets in ICU and cardiac surgery settings
@JCVAonline
Evidence from RCTs seems to show no benefit from routine use of high targets. We need RCTs on personalized BP target management!
Come one, come all! THIS WEEK on Wednesday evening 6/12, WICTA and the SCA Member Engagement Committee Invite you to join us for a webinar on Financial Success.
Moderated by our own Drs. Agnieszka Trzcinka and Choy Lewis, the seminar will feature Lisa Cuvier, Nora Yousif, and Enzo Tu sharing their advice and strategies for establishing a path to financial security and success.
Applicable to residents, fellows, and attendings, this event Is open to ALL members. Please register at: https://t.co/gtVg3HCVeK!
@scahq@ChoyLewis1 @DrTrzcinka @bfaloyeMD@dremilym
Midcareer women in anesthesiology facing a stall in their professional advancement! There are many challenges yet to overcome- #womeninanesthesia & #heforshe please read our recent paper to know more! @DrTrzcinka @daryloakes4@LKolarczyk_MD@humphrey_do
https://t.co/Hy1AmZHL9b
Opioid-based cardiac anaesthesia has been the standard teaching for years. We show an opportunity to move away from an opioid-based to an opioid-sparing technique that has the potential to play a part in fast-track cardiac anaesthesia.
https://t.co/rxaoc61uy3
@JCVAonline
Coming up THIS WEEK on Thursday, 6 pm EST is another fantastic WICTA seminar! Great for residents, fellows, new attendings and even established anesthesiologists- discuss communication strategies in the OR with an expert panel. Registration link below!