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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
, allowing for lung ... VV) • Suppots lungs ... circuit • Done per ... institutional protocol ... #Basics #management
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
after an initial injection ... ensure adequate lung ... using standard protocols ... thiopental or propofol ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
using certain anesthetic ... other volatile anesthetic ... different hospitals' protocols ... #treatment #algorithm ... interventions are
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
Emergency Protocol ... help - Return to pre-ECMO ... function of native lung ... or membrane lung ... #differential #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... complications from anesthesia ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management