8 in 8

This 8 in 8 session focuses on fast-tracking in CABG patients. The presentation examines incorporating elements of ERAS and other fast track principles, data regarding the safety and efficacy of fast tracking, and a real-world patient case.

Speaker
Alison F. Ward, MD, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

In this video in the 8 in 8 Series, Dr. Dwight Owen (Ohio State University) discussed advances in biomarker testing and neoadjuvant immunotherapy for resectable non-small cell lung cancer. The talk includes a look at the role of PD-L1 testing, peri-operative chemo-immunotherapy, and the importance of NGS testing for patients with actionable mutations.

Supported by AstraZeneca.

In this 8 in 8 video, Dr. Jessica Donington provides an update on adjuvant and neoadjuvant clinical trials that have recently concluded or will be releasing data in the near future. She reviews patient populations, methodology, and implications of trial findings for the treatment of resectable lung cancer.

Presenter: 

Jessica S. Donington, MD, MSCR
University of Chicago Medicine & Biological Sciences
Chicago, IL

Supported by AstraZeneca

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
 

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

Hypoxemia during veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) mandates recognition and therapeutic management.  This STS 8 in 8 video identifies the basis of hypoxemia during VV-ECMO support, such as cannula recirculation and shunted blood. Viewers will also learn remediation management strategies.

Presenters:
Cory M. Alwardt, PhD, CCP
Mayo Clinic Arizona 

Rita K. Milewski, MD, PhD, MSEd
Yale University

What is reimbursement? What is a salary? What is compensation? These terms are not interchangeable and there is no standard type of employment arrangement for surgeons. In fact, depending on the reimbursement model, the surgeon may not even have a salary. This video introduces the basics of surgeon salary and compensation, while also detailing two types of reimbursement models: one for an academic practice and another for a private practice. In addition, important questions about reimbursement that cardiothoracic surgeons should consider are shared.