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Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Double Valve Sign ... - Type A Aortic ... - VCU Ultrasound ... #DoubleValve #Sign ... cardiology #clinical #plax
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
Cardiac Tamponade ... inform clinical team ... examination and vital signs ... tamponade recurs. ❿ Plan ... specialist referral. ⓫ Plan
Manifestations of Anaphylaxis by Body System

Dermatologic/mucosal

 - Eyes: periorbital swelling/erythema, injected conjunctiva, tears

 - Oral mucosa:
injected conjunctiva, tears ... leads, cyanosis, cardiac ... vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal ... , cessation of play ... Diagnosis #Allergy #Signs
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
Plan to ensure ... inform theatre team ... that may mimic signs ... Haemorrhage. ❼ Plan ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
rise is a late sign ... inform theatre team ... dantrolene and cardiac ... see Box D). ⓭ Plan ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... exam Determine Cardiac ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... - Cataract Plan ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal