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Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
permanent organ dysfunction ... maintained fever CAUSES ... #Differential #Causes ... 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 ... neuromuscular blocking ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
likely underlying cause ... with end organ dysfunction ... Discuss ongoing management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Causes: thrombus ... mainstay of initial management ... air • Volume loading ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Workup
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
arrest where other causes ... neuromuscular blocking ... as a possible cause ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
other, more common causes ... neuromuscular blocking ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
neurological or cardiac dysfunction ... neuromuscular blocking ... ❾ Plan further management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... or LV dysfunction ... medical and surgical management