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Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
see Box D). ⓭ Plan ... admission to critical ... INVESTIGATIONS Arterial ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Intraoperative Massive Blood Loss - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Expected or unexpected major haemorrhage

❶ Call for
. ❼ Use rapid infusion ... plan between surgical ... haematologist. ⓬ Plan ... an appropriate clinical ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Amyloidosis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Parasternal long axis (PLAX)
Pt with systemic AL amyloidosis presents with 1
wall thickening and ... biatrial enlargement ... large pericardial effusion ... Cardiac #POCUS #clinical ... #Echocardiogram
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
of blood, pus, effusion ... tamponade recurs. ❿ Plan ... definitive management ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary ... Exertional: - Hyperthermia ... - Malignant hyperthermia ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Features: • Triad
Amyloidosis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Parasternal short axis (PSAX)
Pt with systemic AL amyloidosis presents with 1
wall thickening and ... biatrial enlargement ... large pericardial effusion ... Cardiac #POCUS #clinical ... #Echocardiogram
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
• Avoid hyperthermia ... develop (Box B). ❾ Plan ... further management ... in critical care ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
Plan for repeat ... feasible (Box B). ⓭ Plan ... an appropriate critical ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
Plan to ensure ... as clinical situation ... Haemorrhage. ❼ Plan ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
rate, rhythm, perfusion ... check arterial ... o Malignant hyperthermia ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Workup #Management