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Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... • Neuroleptic malignant ... #Differential #Causes ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... epilepticus may cause ... rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
Malignant Hyperthermia ... indicated (Box C). ⓬ Treat ... anaesthesia #Malignant ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
then find and treat ... symmetry, rate, breath ... hyperkalaemia Hypothermia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
symmetry, rate, breath ... anaphylaxis (→ 3-1); malignant ... hyperthermia crisis ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
symmetry, rate, breath ... Consider known drug causes ... hyperkalaemia, hypothermia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup #Cardiology
Accessory Breast Tissue on POCUS
Painful axillary swelling. Recent vaginal delivery. Concern for soft tissue infection. POCUS
Tissue on POCUS ... POCUS done. ... for potential malignant ... .13.10930 Conservative management ... in this case.
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
symmetry, rate, breath ... Sepsis → 3-14 o Malignant ... hyperthermia crisis ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Management #Workup
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for Three Common Causes ... • Treat coincident ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Acute Altered Mental Status - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask while en route: vitals, hyper/hypoactive, POC glucose,
Rapid Response Management ... Diagnosis and Workup ... 5) Treat the underlying ... cause Dr. ... #criticalcare #