In 2017, many high-impact articles appeared in the literature. This is the third edition of an annual review of articles related to postoperative cardiac critical care that may affect the cardiac anesthesiologist. This year explores vasopressor and inotropic support, timing of renal replacement therapy, management of postoperative respiratory insufficiency, and targeted temperature therapy.
Keywords: alternative inotropes; critical care; postoperative respiratory insufficiency; renal replacement therapy; therapeutic hypothermia; vasopressors.