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Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
of problem. ❷ Increase ... crystalloid i.v.: • Adult ... cultures if possible (eg ... #Anesthesiology ... #Workup
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Surgical devices, e.g ... anaesthesia • Sepsis ... (→ 3-14) e.g. during ... malignant syndrome (e.g ... #Workup
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... Bronchospasm → 3-4 o Anaphylaxis ... #Differential #Anesthesiology ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
Increase fresh ... and positioning (e.g ... boluses (250 ml adult ... Endocrine cause (eg ... #Workup
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
pulse or impending arrest ... hypotensive first increase ... <3 breaths. ❺ Circulation ... obtain 12-lead ECG ... #Workup
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
oxygen delivery • Increase ... • Check ECG rhythm ... 10) Acidosis Anaphylaxis ... #Differential #Anesthesiology ... #Workup
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis ... alternate vasopressor (e.g ... #Anesthesiology ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Arrest Algorithm ... recommendation (eg ... of Spontaneous Circulation ... Abrupt sustained increase ... Algorithm #AHA2020 #management
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
iatrogenic causes, e.g ... pericardiocentesis kit (eg ... • Fluid bolus (Adult ... Cardiac #Tamponade #Anesthesiology ... #Workup
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
In adults, leukocytosis ... the peripheral circulation ... -100,000 per (e.g ... Etiology: sepsis ... D/D leukemia: increases