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Causes of Post-Partum Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
6 W's for causes of PPF
 - Wind: pneumonia,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Mastitis • Abcess ... : • Cesarean Incision ... Episiotomy • Abscess ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Emergency Department I&D Checklist - reuben strayer @emupdates 

#Management #Abscess #Incision #Drainage #Checklist
Department I&D Checklist ... #Management #Abscess ... #Incision #Drainage ... #Checklist
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Algorithm 1. ... access 2. ... induction of general anesthesia ... #algorithm #Anesthesiology ... #Anesthesia #CriticalCare
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist ... I - Incision is ... after vertical incision ... subcutaneous tissue incision ... using a horizontal incision
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
Check optimal airway ... , supraglottic airway ... Front of Neck Access ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Resuscitative Hysterotomy - Procedure Instructions
When? ASAP. Within 4 minutes when possible.
Who? Pregnant patient with uterus above
Compressions, Airway ... Scalpel: Midline Incision ... Scalpel: Small incision ... lift uterus wall away ... #Instructions #checklist
Intraoperative Patient Fire - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Evidence of fire (smoke, heat, odour, flash, flame)
for Crises in Anaesthesia ... avoid N2O • Assess ... for crises in anaesthesia ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Predicting a Difficult Airway
Prior to attempting intubation one should assess the airway. 
3-3-2 rule indicates normal
Predicting a Difficult Airway ... intubation one should assess ... the airway. 3 ... breadths between the incisor ... Assessment #Preop #Anesthesia
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
anaesthetic (remember infusion ... • Maintain the airway ... establish intravenous access ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Airway: lateral ... IV access 4. ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm