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As a follow up to a previously uploaded infographic delineating indications for the widely-used induction agents
induction agents in anesthesia ... to use a given agent ... anesthesiology #sideeffects ... Warnings & Dosing ... Warnings & Dosing
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... insulation, high ambient ... (→ 3-14) e.g. during ... amphetamines) Toxic ... #Differential #Causes
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
The probable cause ... and treat the cause ... using the guideline ... evaluating potential causes ... expired CO2 is absent
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
therapy is non-pharmacologic ... the first line pharmacologic ... If patients using ... of the biologic agent ... #Medications #Pharmacology
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
Guidelines for Crises ... with or without tonic-clonic ... continuous CPR using ... Guidelines for crises ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... effective oral agent ... • Does not cause ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
The Sedation Continuum from Conscious Sedation to General Anesthesia - Definitions

Minimal sedation: a drug-induced state during
Sedation to General Anesthesia ... General anesthesia ... Ketamine is the pharmacologic ... agent used for ... #Definitions #Anesthesia
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism: • Toxic ... Hot nodule) • Toxic ... radiocontrast agent ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #differential #endocrinology
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Methanol
Solvent found in cleaning and printing solutions, adhesives, stains, paint removers,
antifreeze agent in
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion ... removers, antifreeze agent ... gasoline additive Pharmacology ... . formic acid) causes ... , but does NOT cause
Intraoperative Mains Oxygen Supply Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Complete failure of wall or pendant
in Anaesthesia ... supply. ❼ Evaluate moving ... oxygen and volatile agent ... in anaesthesia ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia