Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2014
Observational StudyTracheostomy after Cardiac Surgery: Timing of Tracheostomy as a Risk Factor for Mortality.
The optimal timing for tracheostomy after cardiac surgery in patients undergoing prolonged ventilation is controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of tracheostomy timing on short- and long-term mortality of these patients. ⋯ Early-intermediate (0-14 days) tracheostomy after cardiac surgery in patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation was associated with reduced mortality compared with late tracheostomy (≥15 days).
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2014
United States Practice Patterns in the Use of Transesophageal Echocardiography During Adult Liver Transplantation.
To characterize contemporary practice patterns in the use of transesophageal echocardiography during adult liver transplantation and to identify factors preventing more frequent use. ⋯ Transesophageal echocardiography during adult liver transplantation in the United States has become widely prevalent, with notable growth in its use as a routine diagnostic and monitoring modality. Almost all institutions now use the technology at least occasionally, with the participation of cardiac anesthesiologists being predictive of a center's routine use.