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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
EKG of the same ... are enough to diagnose ... the case as Typical ... #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
Intraoperative Sepsis ... devices could have caused ... record hourly urine ... surgical site, urine ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
Intraoperative Cardiac ... depression • T wave ... consultation with cardiology ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
tube ❹ Rapid diagnosis ... • Diagnostic ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis ... trolley, anaphylaxis treatment ... require prolonged treatment ... alternate vasopressor (e.g ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
Intraoperative ... remember to tailor treatment ... Consider known drug causes ... #Checklist #Diagnosis ... Management #Workup #Cardiology
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
heart disease Causes ... 300 = NSVT EKG ... Differential Diagnosis ... more intensive treatment ... #differential #cardiology
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
Intraoperative Tachycardia ... remember to tailor treatment ... obtain 12-lead ECG ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... bradycardia → sine wave ... lysis) ± Urine ... only if no clear cause ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
status and low urine ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table