4 results
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... complications from anesthesia ... Medical history ... medical and surgical ... #perioperative
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
hypotension develops • Risk ... factors for BAH ... vomiting • Fatigue Signs ... Reduced libido • Signs ... Administer 250 mcg
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
An acute rise or ... with previously stable ... hypertension and no other risk ... hypertension and signs ... bruit or signs
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal ... malignant, pediatric cases ... Symptoms and Signs ... common symptoms and signs ... , induction of anesthesia