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News Archive—December 2023


SCTS statement of Extended Surgical Team (EST)

Extended roles for nurses and allied health professionals within cardiothoracic surgery have developed for over 30 years. There are established surgical care practitioners (SCPs), advanced critical care practitioners (ACCPs), and advanced clinical... Read more

3 Dec 2023

Acute care pathways for pneumothorax and acute airways surgery

The SCTS thoracic sub committee put a significant amount of work into developing recommended acute care pathways for pneumothorax and acute airways surgery.  It was clear from the last round of GIRFT deep dive visits that there is considerable... Read more

1 Dec 2023