Debate: Dedicated Cardiac ICU vs. Mixed ICU for Cardiogenic Shock Patients (Pro: Mixed ICU)
Presenter
Sara Cecilia Martinez, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia, WA
Sara Cecilia Martinez, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia, WA
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of dedicated cardiac ICUs versus mixed ICUs in the management of cardiogenic shock patients.
- Evaluate the impact of ICU structure on patient outcomes, resource utilization, and staff expertise in caring for cardiogenic shock patients.
- Discuss strategies for optimizing care delivery and interdisciplinary collaboration within different ICU models for cardiogenic shock management.
Keywords: Cardiogenic Shock and Hemodynamic Support