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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Radioactive iodine ... pregnant or breast feeding ... choices AND management
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
: Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... of pregnancy, critical ... → Radioactive Iodine ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Intraoperative Massive Blood Loss - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Expected or unexpected major haemorrhage

❶ Call for
Control any obvious bleeding ... equipment. ❽ Discuss management ... (Box C). ⓫ If bleeding ... an appropriate clinical ... #Workup
Induction agents used in anesthesia play a key role in the eventual sedation of the patient,
agents used in anesthesia ... of the patient, leading ... #clinical #management ... anesthesiology #anesthesia ... Amidate (etomidate) dosing
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... - Scoping Summary ... PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... Resuscitation/Restrictive (Critical ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
❾ Begin active cooling ... • Cooling jackets ... Plan admission to critical ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
❾ Plan further management ... in critical care ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment - Stress Dose Steroids
 • Large Bore IVs, ~2L IVF & Draw workup
~2L IVF & Draw workup ... before concurrent hypothyroidism ... Stressor (general anesthesia ... Major Stressor (critical ... AI #Treatment #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... - what is the bleeding ... medical and surgical management
Intraoperative Mains Oxygen Supply Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Complete failure of wall or pendant
supply. ❼ Evaluate moving ... new case unless clinical ... current case if clinically ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup