Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Early release following cardiac surgery

W J Keon1, H Sherrard

  • 1University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ontario, Canada.

Current Opinion in Cardiology
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Fast-tracking cardiac surgery patients with a standardized pre- and postoperative care protocol can accelerate recovery and hospital release. This approach, involving aggressive therapy and patient support, shows no increase in mortality or morbidity and high patient satisfaction.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Transcutaneous Energy Transfer with Voltage Regulation for Rotary Blood Pumps.

Artificial organs·2017
Same author

A fenestrated aortic valve contributing to iatrogenic aortic insufficiency post mitral valve replacement.

Cardiovascular pathology : the official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology·2015
Same author

The funding of quality in medicine: one country's challenge.

The International journal of risk & safety in medicine·2013
Same author

Supply and demand for cardiac nurses in Ontario: perceptions of CNOs.

Canadian journal of nursing leadership·2002
Same author

Is tranexamic acid safe in patients undergoing coronary endarterectomy?

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2001
Same author

Comparative clinical outcomes with St. Jude Medical, Medtronic Hall and CarboMedics mechanical heart valves.

The Journal of heart valve disease·2001

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Surgical Care
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Hospital length of stay and intensive care unit (ICU) duration are key cost determinants in cardiac surgery.
  • Accelerated patient recovery and early hospital release are desirable for both patient benefit and cost reduction.
  • Patient well-being and outcomes must be prioritized when implementing cost-saving measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a standardized "fast-track" protocol for early patient release following cardiac surgery.
  • To assess the impact of accelerated care on patient recovery, mortality, and morbidity.
  • To determine patient satisfaction levels with fast-tracked cardiac surgery care.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a standardized protocol for pre- and postoperative care in cardiac surgery patients.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Inclusion of aggressive pharmacologic therapy, patient education, and support within the protocol.
  • Retrospective analysis of patient outcomes, including mortality and morbidity, comparing fast-tracked care with conventional care.

    • Main Results:

    • Retrospective studies indicate no significant differences in mortality or morbidity between conventional and fast-tracked cardiac surgery care.
    • Follow-up surveys demonstrate a high level of patient satisfaction with the accelerated recovery and release process.
    • Some medical centers have successfully implemented fast-tracking for all cardiac surgery patients without exception.

    Conclusions:

    • A standardized fast-track protocol can facilitate early release for cardiac surgery patients.
    • Accelerated recovery and release are achievable without compromising patient safety or increasing mortality/morbidity.
    • Fast-tracking cardiac surgery care offers a promising approach for improving patient satisfaction and potentially reducing healthcare costs.