Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult (2023)-3: Cardiovascular Surgery Complications and Mechanical Devices (Lee Goeddel, MD)

3: Cardiovascular Surgery Complications and Mechanical Devices (Lee Goeddel, MD)

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses cardiovascular surgery complications in mechanical devices. It covers topics such as differential diagnosis and management for decompensated patients after cardiac surgery, as well as the function, management, and troubleshooting of various mechanical devices including pacemakers, ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenators (ECMO). The video highlights the importance of timing in the use of intra-aortic balloon pumps and provides troubleshooting tips for common timing errors. It also discusses the management of hypotension in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), including considerations for preload and afterload. The transcript further touches on the use of ECMO as a bridge to recovery or other treatments and provides troubleshooting guidelines for common ECMO issues such as impaired venous drainage and decreased flow. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of cardiovascular surgery complications in mechanical devices and their management.

Keywords

cardiovascular surgery complications

mechanical devices

differential diagnosis

decompensated patients

pacemakers

ventricular assist devices

intra-aortic balloon pumps

extracorporeal membrane oxygenators

timing errors

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