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Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Peri-operative Hyperthermia ... OF HYPERTHERMIA ... crisis (late sign ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia ... #Management #Neurology
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
Malignant Hyperthermia ... rise is a late sign ... Peri-operative hyperthermia ... #Malignant #Hyperthermia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
Guidelines for Crises ... Signs of severe ... A). ❼ Control seizures ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Gradual, Crescendo, Pulsating ... ICP, Neoplasm, Seizure ... #differential #causes ... primary #secondary #management ... #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
for reversible cause ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... is available or seizure ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... #neurology #seizures
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
involvement: Intractable nausea ... Encephalopathy with seizures ... deficits ranging from paresthesia ... Manifestations #diagnosis #neurology ... #symptoms #signs
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... Exertional: - Hyperthermia ... exertion/training - Seizures ... #nephrology
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
• Avoid hyperthermia ... antiepileptic drugs if seizures ... ❾ Plan further management ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
malignant, pediatric cases ... Symptoms and Signs ... or hypotension, hyperthermia ... common symptoms and signs ... , induction of anesthesia