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Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Hypotension in Anesthesiology ... Diagnosis and Management ... Check other vital signs ... Inform surgeon (ask ... compression) Initial treatment
The management of hypoxia in a patient undergoing a procedure has a variety of etiologies, but
The management of ... hypoxia, but to also ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #management #treatment ... #anesthesiology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... • Difficult mask ... Video-assisted laryngoscopy as ... Difficult #airway #algorithm ... #Anesthesiology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... organ damage • Treatment ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #management
Orthostatic Hypotension - Management Algorithm
Positive orthostatic vital signs defined as one of the following (within 3
Hypotension - Management ... Algorithm Positive ... orthostatic vital signs ... defined as one ... #Algorithm #Treatment
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... oral antibiotic treatment ... dalbavancin, are also ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
compromise Clinical Signs ... be present or signs ... Pathophysiology: ... important Management ... data • Early treatment
Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
anesthetic agents such as ... #anesthesia #anesthesiology ... #treatment #algorithm ... Management of malignant ... Diagnosis and treatment
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... present, symptoms, signs ... : • As with ET ... • Treatment algorithms ... PV #Diagnosis #Management