RESUSCITATION FOLLOWING CARDIAC SURGERY
Starting on:
Oct 18, 2023
Ending on:
Oct 18, 2023
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Venue:
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points

Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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RESUSCITATION FOLLOWING CARDIAC SURGERY

Starting on:
Oct 18, 2023
Ending on:
Oct 18, 2023
Venue:
KUTRRH

Description

Incidence: 0.7–8% case fatality rate: 30% to 80%  Survival rate is higher in cardiac surgery vs other in-hospital CA Mnx of CA following cardiac surgery is different from conventional resuscitation

Objectives

Hypovolemia capillary leakage, haemodilution, re-distribution, and polyuria Bleeding Low cardiac output state Ventricular function fall post-CPB RV failure Graft and valve failure Graft failure(myocardial ischemia) can be masked by epicardial pacing Valve failure – uncommon, early detection Tamponade Signs can be masked in hypotensive pt on pressors Arrhythmias – a.fib Vasodilation – post-op reduced SVR, rewarming

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