[LCRN]

In the SICU our CABG/MVR's have their SWAN in but we do not wedge and the gtts our pretty standard-NTG, neosynephrine, Epi, propofol and sometimes a little Nipride (if HTN). If our hearts have a previous renal impairment we use low-dose dopa. All are on propofol for sedation with morphine/toradol for first 48 hours for pain relief.
Amicar is given in the OR and is off by the time we get the patient. Our Docs like to see a HR of 80 or above so we end up pacing them until their warmed and can maintain that consistently. As everyone knows it's a constant battle of the drips to get your patient where you want them hemodynamically. Hope this helps!

[Dinith88]

ours come back about 90/10 (90% with, 10% without)...depends on the surgeon and individual patient criteria. I wish they'd all come back without them...less 'spaghetti tangle' to deal with...