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ERAS Cardiac Micro-Learning Series

Practical, evidence-based education built for busy perioperative teams.

The ERAS Cardiac micro-learning series delivers focused, mobile-friendly lessons that reinforce key concepts in enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery. Each module is designed to be completed in short sessions so your team can revisit, retain, and apply what they learn without stepping away from patient care for long.

Getting Started

New to the program? Here is how to access the series:

  1. Register using the form below to receive your Ethos access information by email.
  2. Look for a welcome email from Ethos with your login credentials.
  3. Log in at app.ethossystems.com and begin with the first available module.

Can't find your login email? Check your spam or junk folder, or use the Forgot Password option on the login page.

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Troubleshooting

I'm already on the ERAS Cardiac mailing list. Do I need to register for Ethos separately?
No. If you are on the ERAS Cardiac mailing list, you should have received a welcome email from Ethos with your login credentials. Check your spam or junk folder if you cannot locate it, then log in at app.ethossystems.com.

I already have an Ethos account. Do I need to register again?
No. New modules are added to your existing account automatically as they become available. Simply log in at app.ethossystems.com to find the latest module in your dashboard.

I am having trouble logging in.
Use the Forgot Password option on the login page, refer to the step-by-step login guide, or submit a support ticket at Ethos Support. Include your contact information, role, organization name, and a description of your issue for faster assistance.

Current Modules

New modules are added periodically and will appear in your dashboard automatically once you are enrolled.

Module 1: ERAS Cardiac Overview
Now available
An introduction to the key concepts, framework, and goals of Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery.

Module 2: Patient Blood Management in Cardiac Surgery
Now available
This foundational module introduces the paradigm shift in cardiac hematology, covering the Three-Pillar Framework for Patient Blood Management, viscoelastic testing over conventional coagulation assays, and the pre-closure hemostasis checklist.
Module developed with subject matter expertise from Rawn Salenger, MD

Module 3: Preoperative Medication Management in Adult Cardiac Surgery
Now available
This module establishes evidence-based hold and continuation guidelines for high-alert medications before cardiac surgery, with a focus on SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, antiplatelet agents, and anticoagulants.
Module developed with subject matter expertise from Amanda Rea, DNP, CRNP AGACNP-BC, CCAPP, CCRN, CMC, CSC

Module 4: CSA-AKI Prevention and Management: An Integrated ERAS Approach
Coming soon
This module details the multifactorial mechanisms behind cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury, which affects up to 42% of patients, and introduces a standardized multi-system prevention pathway.
Module developed with subject matter expertise from Daniel T. Engelman, MD

Module 5: Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Prevention and Management
Coming soon
This module reframes POAF as a systemic distress signal and delivers structured multidisciplinary strategies for prevention and management across the perioperative period.
Module developed with subject matter expertise from Subhasis Chatterjee, MD

Module 6: Understanding and Preventing Surgical Site Infections in Cardiac Surgery
Coming soon
This module addresses the spectrum of surgical site infections after cardiac surgery, with an emphasis on mediastinitis prevention through evidence-based decolonization and antibiotic stewardship.
Module developed with subject matter expertise from Cheryl Crisafi, MSN, RN, CNL