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TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Resolution: CT surgery ... for this Type A Dissection ... #Aorta #POCUS #
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Pearls Aortic dissection ... the wall of the aorta ... • Cardiac surgery ... #diagnosis #management
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Acute Management
Pain: Chest, Back, Abdo, Migrating, Above & below diaphragm, Abrupt
Aortic Dissection ... Diagnosis and Acute Management ... Call CV Surgeon. ... SarahFoohey #Aortic #Dissection ... #treatment #aorta
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Diagnosis and Management ... Initial checklist ... Verify BP (e.g. surgeon ... Check other vital signs ... oxygenation) - Inform surgeon
Hypertension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Diagnosis and Management ... Initial checklist ... Verify BP (e.g. surgeon ... Check other vital signs ... #Checklist
Type A Aortic Dissection with Hemopericardium

This patient presents with chest pain. Which is the best next
Type A Aortic Dissection ... CT surgery for repair ... patient's type A dissection ... Hemopericardium #Aorta ... Echocardiogram #POCUS
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Signs: hypotension ... consult vascular surgeon ... N2O • Tell surgeon ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... duodenum Clinical Signs ... de novo between aorta ... or within the aorta ... Management: SURGERY
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
of unrelieved aorto-caval ... that may mimic signs ... • Obstetric aorto-caval ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
is unconscious, signs ... rapidly complete the surgery ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management