stunning protocol
A standardized approach for managing myocardial stunning, including monitoring strategies and therapeutic interventions.
Full Definition
A stunning protocol outlines the systematic management of patients at risk for or experiencing myocardial stunning, a temporary depression of cardiac function following ischemia-reperfusion. These protocols typically include hemodynamic monitoring guidelines, timing of inotropic support, and criteria for mechanical circulatory support. In cardiovascular anesthesiology, stunning protocols help standardize care during the vulnerable period following cardioplegic arrest or percutaneous interventions. The protocols often specify target hemodynamic parameters and escalation strategies for persistent dysfunction.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize when referring to a specific institutional protocol.
In Context
- "The stunning protocol guided inotropic therapy during the immediate postoperative period." — Clinical pathway documentation
- "Implementation of the stunning protocol reduced the incidence of prolonged low cardiac output." — Quality improvement report