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Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
continuous CPR using ... standard protocols ... thiopental or propofol ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
reservoir bag moving ... ventilator bellows moving ... airway pressure using ... intra-arterial monitoring ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Mains Electricity Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexpected total power failure is rare and unpredictable.
for Crises in Anaesthesia ... • Consider moving ... until patient is stable ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Modified Valsalva Maneuver Insturctions

- 43% vs 17% response compared to the standard valsalva maneuver

Per ACLS and
Modified Valsalva ... treatment for stable ... increases when using ... the “modified Valsalva ... #Instructions #Protocol
Updated phenobarbital alcohol withdrawal protocol

See old algorithm here: https://www.grepmed.com/images/1485/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-pulmcrit-protocol

The protocol was consequently modified as shown below,
See old algorithm ... phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-pulmcrit-protocol ... was consequently modified ... phenobarbital dosing ... #Monotherapy #Algorithm
Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
can occur after using ... certain anesthetic ... other volatile anesthetic ... different hospitals' protocols ... management #treatment #algorithm
Figure 2
Modified Physiological Triage Tool (MPTT)-24 algorithm with increased respiratory rate upper threshold (≥24), conscious level
Figure 2 Modified ... Tool (MPTT)-24 algorithm ... level assessment using ... #Catastrophe #Algorithm ... #Protocol
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
Transfer on operating table ... Intermittent bolus propofol ... Take existing monitoring ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist
EEG/Bispectral Index (BIS) Monitoring - Neuromuscular Blockade

 • Use EEG/BIS monitor to ensure sedation depth is
Bispectral Index (BIS) Monitoring ... principle is that EEG monitoring ... quasi-empiric measure of anesthesia ... titrate sedation during ... Bispectral index is an algorithmic