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Intraoperative Patient Fire - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Evidence of fire (smoke, heat, odour, flash, flame)
on patient or drapes ... • Remove all drapes ... and burning material ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Antibiotics for Atypical Bacteria 
 - Macrolides   (Azithromycin) 
 - Tetracyclines   (Doxycycline)
Antibiotics for Atypical Bacteria ... Antibiotics #Atypical #Bacteria ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Susceptibility ... #Coverage #Management
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
oxygen delivery, airway ... • Confirm airway ... • Feel the airway ... consider intra-arterial ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Antibiotics for Anaerobic Bacteria 
 - Metronidazole (Flagyl™) 
 - Carbapenems 
 - β lactam +
for Anaerobic Bacteria ... Antibiotics #Anaerobic #Bacteria ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Susceptibility ... #Coverage #Management
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
for Crises in Anaesthesia ... help AND check arterial ... for crises in anaesthesia ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
• Maintain the airway ... Plan definitive management ... • Prep and drape ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
for Crises in Anaesthesia ... • Maintain the airway ... as patient is stable ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
for Crises in Anaesthesia ... • Confirm airway ... help AND check arterial ... Diagnosis #Workup #Management ... #Workup #anesthesia
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... Stable patients ... medical and surgical management
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
Transfer on operating table ... attendance. ❺ Airway ... intubation to improve airway ... remember mains cable ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Management