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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Vascular → PE, PAH ... findings based on cause ... Sepsis. neurogenic, anaphylaxis ... Differential #Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
system including valves ... and positioning (e.g ... ischaemia → 3-12 o Anaphylaxis ... (eg steroid dependency ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... is not desired (e.g ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis ... arrest trolley, anaphylaxis ... alternate vasopressor (e.g ... as patient is stable ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... values. 3. ... risk factors (eg ... hypertension (eg ... hypertension (eg
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
system including valves ... Consider potential causes ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... Bronchospasm → 3-4 o Anaphylaxis ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
The probable cause ... breathing system valves ... • Check ECG rhythm ... 10) Acidosis Anaphylaxis ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
Guidelines for Crises ... system including valves ... obtain 12-lead ECG ... amniotic (→ 3-5); anaphylaxis ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
system including valves ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... Bronchospasm → 3-4 o Anaphylaxis ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Management #Workup