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Intraoperative Massive Blood Loss - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Expected or unexpected major haemorrhage

❶ Call for
Intraoperative Massive ... plan between surgical ... an appropriate clinical ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Intraoperative
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... space >3 mm on PA ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... posterior fat pad ... onto outstretched hand ... can't make A-OK sign ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
vital signs. ❾ ... tamponade recurs. ❿ Plan ... definitive management ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Intraoperative
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... posterior fat pad ... onto outstretched hand ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis ... of more of the signs ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Intraoperative ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
hypnosis as soon as clinical ... that may mimic signs ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Intraoperative ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
rise is a late sign ... see Box D). ⓭ Plan ... admission to critical ... #Intraoperative ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
discuss with cardiology ... develop (Box B). ❾ Plan ... in critical care ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Intraoperative
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... Change in clinical ... - Cataract Plan ... one post op Cardiology ... surgical management