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ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... to your airway checklist ... two aspects of post-intubation ... #CriticalCare #Intubation ... #Airway #Checklist
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... range 2-3) for most ... lead to severe bleeding ... #management #algorithm ... #medications #table
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Individualize ; intubation ... Endoscopy 101 - Post-Banding ... - Refractory Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Intraoperative Bronchospasm - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre team of
Intraoperative Bronchospasm ... or oesophageal intubation ... placement for post-procedure ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
for detection of most ... bleed may obscure bleeding ... laparotomy with intraoperative ... Tagged RBC Scan • Most ... gastroenterology #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
intubated in the past ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... - what is the bleeding ... they have one post
Intraoperative Cardiac Free Wall Rupture
Free wall rupture...yes we can save them
Following a syncope event, a 72-y
Intraoperative Cardiac ... brought to the ER, stable ... to the OR for post ... Once no bleeding ... discharged home 10 days post-op
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Most patients, however ... causing hypovolemia needing ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... poor outcomes • Intubation ... Assessment and Therapy Post ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
Transfer on operating table ... Consider tracheal intubation ... remember mains cable ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Checklist #Management