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Explanation of the differences between depolarizing and nondepolarizing paralytic agents commonly used in anesthetic induction with
commonly used in anesthetic ... pharmacology #mechanism #anesthesia ... Continuing Education in Anaesthesia ... Critical Care & Pain
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
check measured FiO2 ... pressure as a cause ... potential surgical causes ... team. ❼ Consider causes ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
Guidelines for Crises ... check measured FiO2 ... hypercarbia as causes ... syndrome) • Medical causes ... Guidelines for crises
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Flow 6-10 LPM • FiO2 ... 10-15 LPM • FiO2 ... A venturi mask uses ... 10-15 LPM • FiO2 ... 10-15 LPM • FiO2
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
in Anaesthesia ... check measured FiO2 ... Consider potential causes ... in anaesthesia ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
in Anaesthesia ... likely underlying cause ... problem. ❷ Increase FiO2 ... devices could have caused ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
high percentage FiO ... retention of exhaled gases ... • Uses either ... set to desired FiO2 ... deliver desired FiO
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
The probable cause ... and treat the cause ... check measured FiO2 ... POTENTIAL CAUSES ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Risk Factors Associated with Post-operative Pulmonary Complications 

Preoperative 
• Asthma/ COPD 
• Recent respiratory infection 
•
surgery • General anesthesia ... • Duration of anesthesia ... Immobilization • Poor pain ... anesthesiology #anesthesia ... #surgery #causes
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Guidelines for Crises ... in Anaesthesia ... maintained fever CAUSES ... #Differential #Causes ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia