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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Non-Invasive Positive ... exacerbation (↓ intubation ... ), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management ... #indications #pulmonary
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
• Excessive insulation ... #Perioperative ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... CHF, decreases intubation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... indication for intubation ... #criticalcare #management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... /INDUCTION o Position ... MANAGEMENT o ... #airway #management
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
optimal airway management ... extension. ❽ Operator position ... CICO #Intubate #Intubation ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... - Allergies to medications ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... days before Pulmonary ... medical and surgical management
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... spleen, brain) Indications ... Persistent fever, positive ... #Endocarditis #checklist
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
o Aspiration, pulmonary ... oedema; bronchial intubation ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Intraoperative Laryngospasm and Stridor - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre
Consider tracheal intubation ... negative-pressure pulmonary ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
Airway • Check position ... presume oesophageal intubation ... CardiacArrest #Checklist ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Diagnosis #Management