Treatments
ECMO
ECMO
ECMO is an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system that provides support to a patient’s organs and tissues by circulating blood with a rebreathing system. It was originally used in the treatment of respiratory failure, but has been used for cardiovascular and neurological conditions as well.
In patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest, ECMO can be used to provide blood circulation to vital organs while they are being treated. The purpose of this treatment is to increase the amount of oxygen delivered to the body, which helps improve survival rates in these patients.
The ECMO machine keeps a patient’s blood circulating through an artificial lung-like system by continuously pumping fresh oxygenated blood into the body through one side of an artificial lung, while allowing carbon dioxide-depleted arterial blood to be pumped out through the other side.
Critical Care and Cardiac Critical Care
Critical Care and Cardiac Critical Care
Heart transplant is a medical treatment that replaces a heart that has stopped working with a new healthy heart. Heart transplant is the only way to replace a failed or damaged heart with an artificial one. The first successful human heart transplant was performed in 1967 by Christiaan Barnard, who used a donor heart from a recently deceased patient.
Heart transplantation requires extensive surgery and extensive postoperative care. Patients must be closely monitored for weeks or months after surgery to make sure that the new heart is working properly and that no complications develop.
The procedure of heart transplantation is more complex than other transplants because it involves the removal of the patient’s entire circulatory system, including their lungs and liver, all without causing damage to these organs. With this procedure, doctors can give patients their own healthy blood supply instead of relying on blood donations as they do with other types of transplants.
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac Surgery is a medical procedure, which is used to treat or diagnose heart problems. It can be performed on adults and children, and there are many types of surgeries that can be performed.
Cardiac surgery is an umbrella term for all procedures that affect the heart. These procedures include:
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery – A CABG is a surgical procedure that enables a patient with coronary artery disease to have one or more healthy arteries taken from another part of their body and used to patch up their diseased coronary arteries.
Aortic valve replacement – The aortic valve is the largest blood vessel in your body and it controls blood flow from your heart to other parts of your body; this includes organs such as the brain, lungs and legs. Aortic valve replacements are done when the valve becomes damaged due to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Aortic valve replacement can also be done if you have had previous heart attacks or strokes caused by atherosclerosis.
Total hip arthroplasty – Total hip arthroplasty involves replacing both hips with artificial prosthetic devices designed specifically for each individual patient. This procedure can
Heart Transplant
Heart Transplant
Heart transplant is a medical treatment that replaces a heart that has stopped working with a new healthy heart. Heart transplant is the only way to replace a failed or damaged heart with an artificial one. The first successful human heart transplant was performed in 1967 by Christiaan Barnard, who used a donor heart from a recently deceased patient.
Heart transplantation requires extensive surgery and extensive postoperative care. Patients must be closely monitored for weeks or months after surgery to make sure that the new heart is working properly and that no complications develop.
The procedure of heart transplantation is more complex than other transplants because it involves the removal of the patient’s entire circulatory system, including their lungs and liver, all without causing damage to these organs. With this procedure, doctors can give patients their own healthy blood supply instead of relying on blood donations as they do with other types of transplants.
Lung Transplant
Lung Transplant
Lung transplant is a treatment for people with end-stage lung disease who have failed all other treatments and who have what is called “unresectable, progressive” lung disease. They have been told that there is no cure and they are unlikely to survive another year or more.
Lung transplant surgery involves removing the diseased lungs and replacing them with new ones from a deceased donor. The new lungs will then be re-implanted into the patient’s chest cavity. The entire procedure can take up to eight hours and during this time, patients are unable to breathe on their own.
The success rate of lung transplantation depends on many things, including how advanced the lung disease is and whether the patient has any other medical problems (such as heart disease). Patients with end-stage lung disease who receive a new pair of lungs from a deceased donor have a 90% chance of living at least one year after surgery — though some may live much longer.
Renal Transplant
Renal Transplant
Renal transplantation is a treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that involves removing a kidney from a living donor and transplanting it into the body of another person. The kidneys are considered one of the most important organs because they filter waste products from blood, regulate water and salt balance, and produce hormones. They also help to maintain a normal fluid balance throughout the body.
Without a functioning kidney, ESRD patients may experience severe decreases in their quality of life. This can lead to anemia, fatigue and edema (swelling), which can be life-threatening. Some patients with ESRD also develop heart failure or take medications to control blood pressure.
Renal transplantation is often the only treatment option for patients with advanced kidney disease or those who have been waiting for an organ donor for years. It gives these people a chance at living full lives again by providing them with long-term dialysis while they wait for a new kidney or waitlist time passes.
Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology is the science of providing anesthesia and maintaining a state of deep unconsciousness. It is a key component in the practice of anesthesiology and a skill that must be mastered by all anesthesiologists.
Anesthesia is used for both surgical and non-surgical procedures, to make patients more comfortable while they undergo these procedures. Anesthesiologists work in hospitals, clinics, or private practices to help people regain consciousness or remain unconscious during surgery or other medical procedures.
Anesthesia is administered through one of three methods: general anesthesia (also called “regional anesthesia”), spinal anesthesia (also called “epidural block”), or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia (also known as combined spinal-epidural block).
Perioperative Management
Perioperative Management
Perioperative management, also known as perioperative medicine or perioperative care, is the medical care of patients before, during, and after surgery. It involves a team of healthcare professionals working together to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients undergoing surgery.
The goals of perioperative management are to:
- Prepare the patient for surgery: This includes evaluating the patient’s medical history, conducting preoperative tests and procedures, and ensuring that the patient is physically and mentally ready for surgery.
- Support the patient during surgery: This includes monitoring the patient’s vital signs and providing pain management, as well as managing any complications that may arise during the procedure.
- Promote the patient’s recovery after surgery: This includes providing postoperative care and rehabilitation, as well as addressing any ongoing medical issues the patient may have.
Perioperative management is important because it helps to reduce the risks associated with surgery and improve patient outcomes. It involves a wide range of healthcare professionals, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other specialists. Working together, these professionals can ensure that patients receive the best possible care before, during, and after their surgery.