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Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... #Perioperative ... Differential #Causes #Anesthesiology
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
Signs of severe ... inform immediate clinical ... ensure adequate lung ... By Association of ... Anaesthetic #Toxicity #Anesthesiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... unless prior heart/lung ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
rise is a late sign ... hyperventilate lungs ... Plan admission to critical ... platelets By Association ... Hyperthermia #Crisis #Anesthesiology
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... This patient’s clinical ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary