Trends in the Utilization of Multiorgan Support Among Adults Undergoing High-risk Cardiac Surgery in United States

The management of multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS) with multiorgan support (MOS) is a core component of care in intensive care units (ICUs).1 Recipients of MOS can survive after a prolonged stay in the ICU but often have a diminished quality of life after discharge.2,3 MOS after surgery is grounded in a strong sense of responsibility that physicians carry when expected or unexpected complications occur, and patients and their families “buy in” to life-sustaining treatments (LSTs).4 On the other hand, postoperative MOS5 may leave patients dependent on long-term organ support,6,7, and at risk for post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), defined as psychological, cognitive and/or physical disability that persists for months or years following discharge.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research