Blueprint for Building and Sustaining a Cardiogenic Shock Program: Qualitative Survey of 12 US Programs.
Publication Title
J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2024
Keywords
cardiogenic shock; protocol; shock teams; oregon; cards; cards publication; prn
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Multidisciplinary cardiogenic shock (CS) programs have been associated with improved outcomes, yet practical guidance for developing a CS program is lacking.
METHODS: A survey on CS program development and operational best practices was administered to 12 institutions in diverse sociogeographic regions and practice settings. Common steps in program development were identified.
RESULTS: Key steps for program development were identified: measuring baseline outcomes; identifying subspecialty champions; gaining leadership and team buy-in; developing institution-specific CS protocols; educating staff and referring providers; consulting with external experts; and developing quality assessment and process improvement.
CONCLUSIONS: An assessment of 12 US CS programs highlights a blueprint for establishing and maintaining a successful, multidisciplinary shock program.
Area of Special Interest
Cardiovascular (Heart)
Specialty/Research Institute
Cardiology
DOI
10.1016/j.jscai.2024.102288
