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Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Converts - Probably AVnRT ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
Guidelines for Crises ... expertise e.g. ... patient’s left hand side ... Guidelines for crises ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
Guidelines for Crises ... obtain 12-lead ECG ... : central line/wire ... Guidelines for crises ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
arrest where other causes ... • Maintain the airway ... alternate vasopressor (e.g ... as patient is stable ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... algorithm to determine ... Obtain EKG if: ... indication of AC
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
condition with a wide ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
environmental hazard (e.g ... Transfer on operating table ... attendance. ❺ Airway ... intubation to improve airway ... Intraoperative #Checklist