STS Updates for Perfusionists & Data Managers

A series of STS Updates and Insights:

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The Society for Thoracic Surgery (STS) national cardiac database is the all-consummate monster of consolidated data requirements that most cardiac programs subscribe to.

To be left off of the report card, is to be isolated and not assembled for review on the national slate, and that can be financially devastating as well as have serious implications as to what range of procedures your institution will ultimately be allowed to offer it’s client population (the patients).

Resources & Critical Links

• Download

Customized STS Form (for Perfusion)

• For Data Managers
• STS Clinical Support
• STS FAQ\’s
• STS Harvest Portal (Uploads & DownLoads)
• v. 2.73 Field Definitions
  
• CABG Worksheet Template
• Valve Worksheet Template

STS Articles Here on Circuit Surfers

Migrating to STS v. 2.73

• New Risk Fields
• Cancelled Case Section
• New On-Bypass Parameters
• New IntraOp Data Points
• New PostOp & Complications

STS Meds:

The key for your CAD population here- is to make sure you capture or account for the big 3:

1. Beta Blocker
2. Antilipid (Statin)
3. Antiplatelet (ASA or Plavix)

• Beta Blockers
• Lipid Lowering Agents

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2011 Harvest Dates-

Harvest 4

Harvest Window – Oct 1, 2010 through Sep 30, 2011

November 7, 2011 – First day to submit data file

November 28, 2011 – Harvest data submissions end

December 2, 2011 – Final sign-off paperwork due

End of January 2012 – Final Report distribution