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Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... Allergic reaction / anaphylaxis ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Differential #Causes
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis ... arrest where other causes ... of more of the signs ... alternate vasopressor (e.g ... #Anaphylaxis #
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
for Convulsive Status ... for reversible cause ... medications in status ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... Algorithm #Management #Neurology
Manifestations of Anaphylaxis by Body System

Dermatologic/mucosal

 - Eyes: periorbital swelling/erythema, injected conjunctiva, tears

 - Oral mucosa:
Manifestations of Anaphylaxis ... Gastrointestinal - Nausea ... abdominal cramps Neurologic ... Diagnosis #Allergy #Signs ... #Symptoms #Anaphylaxis
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
for Convulsive Status ... for reversible cause ... MEDICATION IN STATUS ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... Convulsive #management #neurology
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
involvement: Intractable nausea ... AQP4-lgG disease; e.g ... deficits ranging from paresthesia ... Manifestations #diagnosis #neurology ... #symptoms #signs
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Enteroviruses (e.g ... Photophobia • Nausea ... Acute meningeal signs ... Altered mental status ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
eczematous changes of stasis ... areas of trauma (e.g ... diabetic neuropathy, neurologic ... uncomplicated cases ... Associated signs
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
malignant, pediatric cases ... Symptoms and Signs ... >40C), mental status ... common symptoms and signs ... , induction of anesthesia