Fluid Resuscitation s/p Open Heart CABGs vs Valves

Authors

• Samantha Nadolski, Corewell Health East

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Keywords

coronary artery bypass graft

Disciplines

Nursing

Description

• In CABG (coronary artery bypass graft) and valve patients, fluid shifts occur post operatively due to inflammation of the tissues resulting in leaky blood vessels causing hypotension or low blood pressure.

• Colloids can be blood products, such as human albumin solution and fresh frozen plasma, or they can also be synthetic large molecules which are not able to distribute across vascular barrier such as gelatins, dextrans, and hydroxyethyl starches. (Post operative fluid management, 2015)

• In this study, data was collected from a total of 22 patients in the SICU at CHE over a two week time span tracking hemodynamics and pressor/inotrope use at the time of albumin administration within the first 24 hours post-op. The goal is to compare CABG and valve patients fluid needs after surgery.

Publication Date

5-6-2026

Recommended Citation

Nadolski S. Fluid resuscitation s/p open heart cabgs vs valves. Presented at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital; 2026 May 6-12; Troy, MI.

Comments

Nurses Week at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital; 2026 May 6-12; Troy, MI.