Cardiac anesthesia operating room tour: Open heart surgery setup

Cardiac anesthesiology is a subspecialty of anesthesiology that entails caring for patients undergoing major heart surgeries, including those that require cardiopulmonary bypass. I made this video to show a cardiac anesthesiologist's typical setup for surgery.

0:00 Start
0:28 IV pole #1
1:18 Perfusionist equipment
1:47 Anesthesia machine
3:01 Medications
3:36 Pacemaker
4:10 Echocardiography
4:34 IV pole #2
4:55 Arterial line
5:25 Defibrillators
5:40 OR table

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[renegadeflyer]

I had emergency open hart surgery about 7 years ago. I remember getting wheeled in . I had a quick look around the room and thought, wow there is a lot of stuff around here and all the people. I live in Canada, so I didn't have to pay for the operation. I had also thought of how much this would have cost me if I had to pay for it.
Iove you videos, thanks

[Skatejock]

The surgeon who brought us the heart and lung machine we know today, he's the president of my church. I have so much respect for him as a surgeon. He helped pioneer so many medical things we have today

[thomashenden]

That is a serious amount of equipment and knowledge going with it, what a time to be alive! 🥳👍

[comcastjohn]

Just the memory to use that stuff, people who designed and so on is mind boggling. I never thought of how much effort went into this stuff! FASCINATING!!

[Rebander]

Hi Dr. Feinstein, my name is Becky Anderson and I am Jim's wife that is why I use his name as my handle. Thank you for these informative, clearly explained anesthesia videos. I had mitral valve repair surgery in 2005. Your video today has helped me to know and understand what was done to me during this surgery. The central line was one of the last things to be removed after surgery and wow did that hurt! After the first few days I began to really feel the incision and that was also quite painful. When the pacemaker wire was removed I thought I was going to pass out because that was done when I was fully awake. Almost 18 years after this repair I STILL have incredible pain and cramps along the path that was used for the pacemaker wire. I am so glad that I am doing much better than expected now and I may be fortunate enough not to need valve repair surgery again! Anyway, thank you again 😷 doctor.

[B-T]

I had triple bypass last month... It's pretty cool seeing all kinds of equipments that were used. I personally didn't get look around too much in the OR prior to being sedated.

[april]

Thank you for sharing. I had open heart surgery almost two years ago. I find all of this very interesting, and am amazed at all that goes into the surgery. I am grateful for all medical professionals and others working in the hospital setting that care for patients in so many different ways.

[Crazycro]

I had open heart surgery recently so really cool to see how much actually went into it. Things happen so fast so never got to appreciate how much is involve. Wheeled me in, slid me on the table, strap my arms down and they knocked me out after introducing everyone. I had a Pericardiectomy done, so they didnt need to stop my heart, however they were still prepared for it just in case. Also I had a central line installed but I dont think they ever used it, no one prepares you for how long it is when its pulled out of your neck lol.

[jamestamu]

Helps you understand why this type of surgery is so expensive! The amount of equipment and training required is unbelievable! Thank goodness for doctors.

[siddharthg]

The sheer complexity of things involved itself is overwhelming

[RyukoPresents]

Just wanted to leave a note here to say thank you for your videos in general. I had a minor ENT procedure last week where I was placed under general anesthesia for the first time in over two decades. Prior to this, my two fears in life were vomiting (haven't vomited since I was a kid) and surgery (the last time I vomited ... as a kid). I've always found comfort in researching as much information about a medical procedure as possible, so I watched a lot of your videos about the anesthesia process and videos on the procedure I was having. I was able to advocate for myself and speak clearly about my concerns. I knew the names/function of the drugs they gave me to calm me down and prevent nausea before surgery, and I generally felt completely at ease with the whole process from beginning to end. So your videos really are making a difference for more than just people who are looking into pursuing the field as a profession. Thank you!

[nurshark]

WOW! I can’t imagine the education and skill that goes into this set-up and surgery! Totally impressed!

[benpugsley]

Had a lithotripsy today for kidney stones, I’m 20 years old and was absolutely TERRIFIED of the anesthesia, far more than the procedure itself. Your videos helped me immeasurably when it came to calming myself down as well as feeling more grounded throughout the scenario. Thanks a lot, wish I would’ve had a chance to thank my anesthesiologist afterward.

[scrumptious]

Love you doc! Thanks for all these amazing videos, love all your content. I wish I were an anaesthesiologist too!

[phyllojoe]

I like the way you draw attention to things with your editing! The arrows and things do their job without being too much.

[paulaneph]

It’s so cool to see all of the equipment I plan in my career as a medical equipment planner being put to use.

[jillbecker]

Thanks so much. As a retired critical care nurse I find your videos very interesting and informative..

[carlapatrick]

Hi Max, Another great video. I recently had Gallbladder Removal surgery 2weeks ago and I was telling the Anestegiologist staff about your YouTube Channel. I was able to recognize many of the monitors you discussed in previous videos. Thanks Again for educating me as a Patient about what to expect during Anestegia before surgery💖💖💖💖💖

[carlosbarranco]

This is so cool! I was a former CVICU nurse and part of my training was to shadow an open heart surgery case (I watched a Bentall procedure) and then admit the patient postop. I’m in my didactic portion of CRNA school now so it’s fascinating to see the perioperative side now!

[adventure_hannah]

Woah, what an awesome video! My uncle had emergency open-heart surgery a few months ago, so this was an interesting video. :)