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Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
Arrest - Guidelines ... Obtain 12-lead ECG ... and discuss with cardiology ... • Start cooling ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
Ischaemia - Guidelines ... arrest trolley ... consultation with cardiology ... Reference Handbook - Guidelines ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib or VF) is when the heart quivers instead of pumps due to disorganized
arrest with loss ... the absence of treatment ... arrest. ... #Clinical #MedStudent ... #Cardiology #EKG
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
Cardiac Tamponade ... - Guidelines for ... arrest trolley ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
Anaphylaxis - Guidelines ... anaphylaxis treatment ... require prolonged treatment ... Reference Handbook - Guidelines ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines ... dantrolene and cardiac ... arrest trolley. ... • Cooling jackets ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
Tachycardia - Guidelines ... remember to tailor treatment ... pulse or impending arrest ... hypovolaemia; primary cardiac ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Indications for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) to Prevent Sudden Cardiac
Prevent Sudden Cardiac ... despite guideline-directed ... arrest due to ventricular ... #indications #cardiology ... #diagnosis #criteria
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
May have typical HF ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... ., <50%), ESC guidelines ... diagnosis #management #cardiology ... #treatment