STS & Perfusion
STS Updates for Perfusionists & Data Managers
A series of STS Updates and Insights:
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The Society for Thoracic Surgery (STS) national cardiac database is the all-consummate monster of consolidated data requirements that most cardiac programs subscribe to.
To be left off of the report card, is to be isolated and not assembled for review on the national slate, and that can be financially devastating as well as have serious implications as to what range of procedures your institution will ultimately be allowed to offer it’s client population (the patients).
Resources & Critical Links
- Download
Customized STS Form (for Perfusion)
- For Data Managers
- STS Clinical Support
- STS FAQ’s
- STS Harvest Portal (Uploads & DownLoads)
- v. 2.73 Field Definitions
- CABG Worksheet Template
- Valve Worksheet Template
STS Articles Here on Circuit Surfers
Migrating to STS v. 2.73
- New Risk Fields
- Cancelled Case Section
- New On-Bypass Parameters
- New IntraOp Data Points
- New PostOp & Complications
STS Meds:
The key for your CAD population here- is to make sure you capture or account for the big 3:
- Beta Blocker
- Antilipid (Statin)
- Antiplatelet (ASA or Plavix)
