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Vasopressors Demystified

Shock comes in many flavors and so do vasopressors. Here’s a OnePager summarizing my approach
Vasopressors Demystified ... pressor pedagogical device ... #Basics #CriticalCare ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Comparison #Inotropes
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
after initial fluid ... whether indwelling devices ... to further aid fluid ... and vasopressor ... Discuss ongoing management
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
Confirm airway device ... Distended bladder • Vasopressor ... tourniquet • Excess fluid ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
airway AND airway device ... Consider giving vasopressor ... • Consider fluid ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... resuscitation fluid ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
shorter duration pf vasopressors ... Pulmonary Artery ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #comparison #challenges ... #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... Any implantable devices ... any evidence of fluid ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... medical and surgical management
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
adequate supplies of fluid ... • Take vasopressor ... and/or warming devices ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Management