Skills required include arterial line management, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP management, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring, epicardial pacing wire care and management, and blood product administration. The unit provides comprehensive care for complex cardiothoracic and vascular cases, supported by an interdisciplinary team including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.