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Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Upper Extremity ... and Myotomes Motor ... Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... regimental badge" anesthesia ... #arm #physicalexam
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... #Differential #Causes ... #Anesthesiology ... #Anesthesia #Checklist
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
• Cauda Equina Syndrome ... saddle (perineal) anesthesia ... Commonly caused ... neurology #sensory #motor ... #leg #physicalexam
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
Central Neuraxial Block ... Consider other causes ... that may mimic signs ... By Association of ... #Anesthesiology
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
Guidelines for Crises ... Signs of severe ... bradycardia, conduction blocks ... By Association of ... Anaesthetic #Toxicity #Anesthesiology