In this video to STS members, President Jenna C. Romano, MD, MS, talks about the importance of maintaining purpose, and focusing on ways to bolster wellness and maintain balance so they can be the best version of themselves inside and outside the O.R.

Duration
90 seconds

In this panel discussion, STS members exchange viewpoints on a new study that found patients with postoperative PE had increased 30-day mortality, reintubation, and readmission rates, which was presented at the 2024 STS Annual Meeting.

Duration
10 min

In this video, Dr. Leah Backhus, thoracic surgeon and professor of cardiothoracic surgery at Stanford Medicine, discusses the surgeon’s role in managing patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer.

Duration
12 min. 44 sec.
Perioperative management of diabetes in CABG patients is an evolving topic. This STS 8 in 8 video explores the recent literature and guidelines regarding the management of pre-, intra-, and post- operative blood glucose and the consequences of poor control.
Duration
7 min.

Abdominal Complications (AC) after cardiac surgery are devastating with significant associated morbidity and mortality. Prompt recognition, diagnosis and intervention are prudent to potentially rescue cardiac surgery patients. This video describes the most common AC after cardiac surgery, the presentation, associated mortality rates, and recommended management.

Presenters:
Jock M. Thacker, MD
Wayne State University School of Medicine

Frank A. Baciewicz, MD
Wayne State University School of Medicine
 

Duration
9 min.

In this 8 in 8 video, presenters give an overview of perioperative antibiotics in cardiothoracic surgery; including topics such as preoperative antibiotic selection and duration, when to cover pseudomonas, and the data on antibiotics in special situations such as chest tubes, ECMO, and delayed sternal closure after OR.

Presenters:

Lea M. Monday, MD, PharmD
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases

Sorabh Dhar, MD
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases

Duration
11 min.

The 2023 STS Coronary Conference returns for a second year of innovative, international, and groundbreaking science taking place June 3-4 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Conference attendees will learn how to take their coronary surgery programs to the next level from a basic to an advanced program. Experts from around the world will share the latest techniques and outcomes.

Duration
1 min. 26 sec.

For patients to receive the maximal benefit after CABG and reduce the risk of major adverse events, adherence to post-discharge medications is essential. In this episode of the 8 in 8 Series, the presenters examine the data for post-op medication prescribing guidelines, including aspirin, statins, beta blockers, and more.

Presenters:
Subhasis Chatterjee, MD
Baylor College of Medicine

Duration
10 min.
10 guidelines to consider as a thoracic surgery trainee in the Intensive Care Unit.
Duration
7 min.