Critical care, heart disease, lung disease Keywords: critical care; heart disease; lung disease EN critical care heart disease lung disease 1 3 3 04/13/23 20230401 NES 230401 The ability to promptly recognize and manage complications following cardiac surgery is closely associated with operative mortality,[1] and there has been increasing interest in the impact of intensive care unit (ICU) staffing models on post-operative care.[[2], [4]] Thoracic transplant recipients have particularly complex peri-operative care needs necessitating a multidisciplinary approach, yet there is limited information on existing ICU structure and staffing models for these patients in current practice. In total, 17 (60.7%) respondents were critical care board certified, and 6 (50%) anesthesiologists were dual trained in critical care and cardiac anesthesia. [Extracted from the article]