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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
assessment of airway ... with appropriate positioning ... nasopharyngeal airway ... and bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Anesthesiology - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Initial checklist ... Check other vital signs ... Inform surgeon (ask
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Tenosynovitis (FTS) The clinical ... diagnosis of FTS ... using Kanavel’s Signs ... Kanavels #Criteria #Sign ... #Hand #MSK #Diagnosis
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
Pathogenesis and clinical ... test • + Tinel sign ... • + Froment's sign ... CubitalTunnel #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #symptoms #msk
Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
Checklist for the ... • Evaluate for signs ... shunt lesions) • Differentiate ... Hypertension #PH #Checklist ... Echocardiography #diagnosis
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
• Check airway ... vasopressor (Box C) and positioning ... #Hypotension #Differential ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... XR — scotty dog sign ... Spondylolisthesis #MSK ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Intraoperative Bronchospasm - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre team of
Other drugs at clinician ... Consider alternate diagnoses ... X-ray as soon as clinically ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
Increased Airway ... cause of increased airway ... #Pressure #Differential ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Checklist for removing PPE, using a tear-away gown here (this type of gown is preferred)
Inside the
Checklist for removing ... , using a tear-away ... away from your ... Internet Book of Critical ... Donning #Doffing #Checklist