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Basic preoperative airway assessment conducted by anesthesiologists to assess intubation difficulty, along with the two commonly
based on airway class ... #clinical #management ... #anesthesia #anesthesiology ... #airway #intubation ... Mallampati Classification
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... • Excessive insulation ... Allergic reaction / anaphylaxis ... #Differential #Causes ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis ... arrest trolley, anaphylaxis ... as patient is stable ... #Anaphylaxis ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
evaluating potential causes ... presume oesophageal intubation ... POTENTIAL CAUSES ... 10) Acidosis Anaphylaxis ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
POTENTIAL CAUSES ... Bronchospasm → 3-4 o Anaphylaxis ... oedema; bronchial intubation ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
POTENTIAL CAUSES ... exclude bronchial intubation ... Bronchospasm → 3-4 o Anaphylaxis ... 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 ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... medical and surgical management