Port-access cardiac surgery protocols and early outcomes.
As a new cardiac surgical procedure, port-access holds promise to significantly impact the surgical approaches for treatment of CAD. Supporting collaborative practice protocols contributes to early extubation, rapid in-hospital recovery, and shortened LOS. Discharge protocols address postoperative concerns. Early results suggest that patient recovery is shorter than the time for conventional procedures; patients are able to return to an active lifestyle that is beneficial to families, patients, and employers.
Rogers
J P
JP
St. Joseph's Health System, Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
Novchich
T M
TM
Pearce
G L
GL
Johnston
J S
JS
Burton
H G
HG
Groh
M A
MA
D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D019091:Critical Pathways / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*