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Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
cardiac ischaemia primarily ... CM5 continuous ECG ... Obtain a 12-lead ECG ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
optimal airway management ... airway expertise e.g ... in Box D). ⓫ Secure ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
, e.g. central line ... if necessary, secure ... Plan definitive management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
devices could have caused ... D). ❿ Insert urinary ... cultures if possible (eg ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Workup
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
if necessary, secure ... alternate vasopressor (e.g ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
obtain 12-lead ECG ... hypovolaemia; primary ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Primary and Secondary ... min – 7 days Cluster ... ICP, Neoplasm, Seizure ... #differential #causes ... #management #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... is available or seizure ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... #neurology #seizures
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
Primary headache ... , aura • Cluster ... ., seizures) • ... Neurological signs (seizure ... Secondary #Comparison #Neurology
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
Obtain 12-lead ECG ... antiepileptic drugs if seizures ... ❾ Plan further management ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Workup