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Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
alteration in mental status ... using standard protocols ... small incremental dose ... thiopental or propofol ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
using certain anesthetic ... other volatile anesthetic ... When it does occur ... different hospitals' protocols ... management #treatment #algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Bilateral B-Lines in case of Pneumonia on Lung POCUS

Young healthy pt with fever/dyspnea. POCUS lung exam
Pneumonia on Lung POCUS ... POCUS lung exam ... States has bilat ... according to Blue Protocol ... Bilateral B-lines DOES
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... • Induction: propofol ... EPILEPTICUS • Propofol ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... complications from anesthesia ... Assess functional status ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... massive transfusion protocol ... and transport STAT ... load 15-30 mq/kg/dose ... IV (MAX 250 mL/dose
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... Treatment Protocol ... give additional dose ... mins) REFRACTORY STATUS ... #algorithm #neurology
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... INVESTIGATIONS • Stat ... interval between doses ... #Hypothermia #Protocol ... management #treatment #algorithm