Prevention of Complications in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Published: October 29, 2020
- Cardiac intensive care units (CICUs) have an increasing prevalence of non-cardiovascular comorbidities and multisystem organ dysfunction, which are associated with potentially preventable complications.
- These complications can lead to increased morbidity and mortality, greater resource utilization and healthcare expenses, and longer intensive care unit (ICU) lengths of stay.
- This scientific statement reviews evidence-based practices derived in non-CICU populations, assesses their relevance to CICU practice, and highlights key knowledge gaps warranting further investigation to attenuate patient risk.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Keeping Pace with Prevention of Complications in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit by David A. Morrow, MD, MPH
- Top Things to Know: Prevention of Complications in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- AHA News: ICU teams, daily checklists among strategies for critical heart care
- News Release: New strategies suggested for critical heart care in the ICU
Recommended Reading
- 2018 Delirium in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- 2018 An Update on Radial Artery Access and Best Practices for Transradial Coronary Angiography and Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndrome
- 2017 Contemporary Management of Cardiogenic Shock
- 2017 Organizational Structure, Staffing, Resources, and Educational Initiatives in Cardiac Intensive Care Units in the United States
- 2010 Prevention of Torsade de Pointes in Hospital Settings