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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
assessment of airway ... adjuncts and bag-valve ... Pharmacologic treatment ... requiring endotracheal intubation ... #Emergency #Neurology
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
pressure-limited circuit (e.g ... self-inflating bag ... • Intubation ... #Breathing #Management ... #peds #pediatrics
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
confirm reservoir bag ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... oedema; bronchial intubation ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
confirm reservoir bag ... using reservoir bag ... adult, 10 ml.kg-1 paediatric ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Epilepticus • Assess airway ... Third-line therapy: • Intubation ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology #
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
using reservoir bag ... known drug causes (eg ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup #Cardiology
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
presume oesophageal intubation ... using reservoir bag ... • Check ECG rhythm ... CardiacArrest #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... maintain ABC (airway ... Rapid sequence intubation ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
confirm reservoir bag ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... exclude bronchial intubation ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Workup #Management
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
Consider tracheal intubation ... to improve airway ... Self-inflating bag ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Management