title: Cardiothoracic surgical emergencies in the intensive care unit.
abstract: Patients with cardiothoracic surgical emergencies are frequently admitted to the ICU, either prior to operative intervention or after surgery. Recognition and appropriate timing of operative intervention are key factors in improving outcomes. A collaborative team approach with the cardiothoracic service is imperative in managing this patient population.
authors.affiliation: Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cooper University Hospital, 1 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103, USA. Electronic address: mitchell-jessica@cooperhealth.edu.
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.affiliation: Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA; Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 2921 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bogar
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 2921 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA.
authors.forename: Nelson
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Burton
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
keywords: Cardiothoracic surgical emergencies; Collaborative team approach; ICU; Operative intervention