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Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
adverse events or complications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE
Hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) reflects the average blood glucose concentration over the course of the RBC
Diabetes Control and Complications ... correlated with 35-76% decrease ... microvascular complications ... cardiovascular risk ... glycatedproteins #eAS
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
Anaesthesia Unexplained increase ... Temperature rise ... is a late sign. ... Box C). ⓬ Treat complications ... indicated COMPLICATIONS
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
FINDINGS - Dehydration ... Significantly increased risk ... Anorexia nervosa has ... illnesses • Suicide risk ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs
Pocket Hematoma after Pacemaker Placement
A rare, but can't-miss complication from pacemaker placement. Low incidence (1-9%) overall,
but can't-miss complication ... arrowskin breakdown → decreased ... Factor X agent use has ... The biggest complication ... erythema, systemic signs