Hybrid room — the new standard for cooperation of cardiosurgeon, anaesthesiologist and invasive cardiologist in treating difficult, complex cardiovascular patients

Abstract

The concept of hybrid room is to combine capabilities of cardiosurgery operating room and fully equipped cathlab. Since May 2011, an ultramodern hybrid room has been working, in our center. The cases reported in this article show the possibilities of cooperation of cardiosurgeons, anaesthesiologists and invasive cardiologists in performing difficult, complex cardiovascular interventions. In near future the capabilities of hybrid room will allow to perform simultaneously a number of complex cardiovascular procedures. It should not only shorten the time of hospitalisation but also substantially improve the patients comfort.
Kardiol Pol 2012; 70, 1: 104–108