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Comparison Table of Induction Agents in Anesthesiology
 - Sodium thiopental 
 - Propofol 
 - Etomidate
Comparison Table ... of Induction Agents ... #Agents #Anesthesiology ... #Pharmacology #Anesthesia ... #Comparison #Table
As a follow up to a previously uploaded infographic delineating indications for the widely-used induction agents
the widely-used induction ... agents in anesthesia ... to use a given agent ... Warnings & Dosing ... Warnings & Dosing
Induction agents used in anesthesia play a key role in the eventual sedation of the patient,
Induction agents ... used in anesthesia ... popularly-used agents ... #medication #induction ... Amidate (etomidate) dosing
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... cause FIRST-LINE AGENTS ... Preoxygenation: BVM • Induction ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... neurology #seizures #ACEP
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... in 2-3 doses: ↑ induction ... placebo • Potential GI ... with long-term dosing ... consider decreased dosing
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm ... beta-agonist = greatest reduction ... removal of offending agent ... (ACE-I. dehydration ... Hyperkalemia #Treatment #Algorithm
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
Potassium Binder INDICATION ... oral suspension DOSING ... ACE inhibitors, ... side effect is GI
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Any adverse events ... complications from anesthesia ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... the type of and indication ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP)

AGEP is largely a clinical diagnosis based on classical skin findings in
commonly implicated agents ... or had a recent infection ... During the acute ... transaminases - Reduction ... the offending agent
Anaesthesia and 
peri-operative care for Jehovah's Witnesses and 
patients who refuse blood 

1. Patients should be
be required during ... briefing and during ... checklist before induction ... intra-operative events ... Jehovahs #Witnesses #Anesthesia