3 results
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preop creatinine ... Preop creatinine ... upper abdominal/thoracic ... Testing: • Preoperative ... CARP, DECREASE V trials
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Connective tissue disorder ... • Cardiac surgery ... catheterization • Thoracic ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... opiates • Control heart
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
• Classic triad ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... of anesthesia, surgery ... management and then surgery ... • Preoperative