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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... workup for alternate ... : • Clinical examination ... #AECOPD #Algorithm ... Exacerbation #treatment #pulmonary
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
chronic obstructive pulmonary ... disease (COPD). ... patients with COPD ... are approved for clinical ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... of pregnancy, critical ... → Radioactive Iodine ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Intraoperative Bronchospasm - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre team of
i.v. route is second ... Other drugs at clinician ... X-ray as soon as clinically ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
reservoir bag moving ... ventilator bellows moving ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In COPD, decreases ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... edema) • COPD ... status • Won't Work ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical
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 ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
• Start cooling ... management in critical ... anaesthesia #Cooling ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
reservoir bag moving ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Management #Workup
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 ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup