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BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
pressure supports the work ... to increase the ... driving pressure #BiPAP ... CongestiveHeartFailure #Management ... #CriticalCare #Cardiology
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Both can decrease ... In CHF, decreases ... and mortality BPAP ... status • Won't Work ... #criticalcare #management
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Signs: hypotension ... tachycardia, hypoxemia, decreased ... mainstay of initial management ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Workup
Intraoperative Massive Blood Loss - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Expected or unexpected major haemorrhage

❶ Call for
note the time. ❷ Increase ... equipment. ❽ Discuss management ... interventional radiology ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Workup
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
for Crises in Anaesthesia ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
is unconscious, signs ... consultation with cardiology ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
blood pressure AND increase ... rhythm, perfusion; increase ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Exacerbation Signs ... ↓SpO2 • High work ... with increased work ... Prednisone • NIPPV: BiPAP ... ventilation #mechanical #management
Hypertension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Diagnosis and Management ... Check other vital signs ... Check sources of anesthetic ... treatment: - Increase ... anesthetic (vaporizer
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
for Crises in Anaesthesia ... Signs of severe ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup