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Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Approach to ECGs ... , Aortic dissection ... Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... deWinter T waves - starts ... electrocardiogram #cardiology
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
Intraoperative Cardiac ... is unconscious, signs ... • Start glyceryl ... #Intraoperative ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Double Valve Sign ... - Type A Aortic ... Echocardiogram STEMI ... on EKG: check the ... Echocardiogram #cardiology
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis ... of more of the signs ... alternate vasopressor (e.g ... #Intraoperative ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
If indicated, start ... examination and vital signs ... Plan definitive management ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Intraoperative
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
Obtain 12-lead ECG ... Start glycaemic ... • Start cooling ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #Intraoperative
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... Stable patients ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... medical and surgical management