Year in Review 2024: Noteworthy Literature in Cardiothoracic Critical Care.

Abstract

This article reviews noteworthy additions to the literature for the management of critically ill cardiothoracic surgical patients published in 2024. We reviewed 8100 articles to identify 10 publications that provided new or updated information across a diverse range of topics including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), sepsis and shock, and acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF). Additional topics within these publications included prophylaxis guidelines and evidence for prevention of common complications in the intensive care unit, such as bleeding, thrombosis, and acute kidney injury (AKI).