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Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup ... and Management ... Differential Diagnosis ... #diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Oliguria • Altered Mental ... and Survey 4) Workup ... #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
Intraoperative Sepsis ... Check serial lactates ... Discuss ongoing management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... -Serial evaluation ... #Management #CriticalCare
Intraoperative Patient Fire - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Evidence of fire (smoke, heat, odour, flash, flame)
Intraoperative Patient ... fire alarm • Dial ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
optimal airway management ... the laryngeal anatomy ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
Intraoperative Hypertension ... TURP syndrome) • Medical ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
alteration in mental ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
secretions, altered mental ... status • Won't Work ... initiate breath, Anatomic ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Acute Altered Mental Status - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask while en route: vitals, hyper/hypoactive, POC glucose,
Rapid Response Management ... Diagnosis and Workup ... #status #Management ... #criticalcare # ... encephalopathy #differential