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Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
Malignant Hyperthermia ... #anesthesia #anesthesiology ... diagnosis #management #treatment ... #algorithm ... Diagnosis and treatment
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Peri-operative Hyperthermia ... Treatment depends ... fever CAUSES OF HYPERTHERMIA ... • Malignant hyperthermia ... Differential #Causes #Anesthesiology
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... potassium and ECG ... resulting in bizarre morphology ... , "Sine wave" pattems ... #treatment
Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) - Vasculitis Management Algorithm - ACR/VF 2021 Guidelines
 • Severe Disease → Remission
Vasculitis Management Algorithm ... with CYC over GC alone ... immunosuppressive agent (e.g ... Vasculitis #Management #Treatment ... ACR2021 #Guidelines #algorithm
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Hyponatremia Hypertonic Saline ... of Hypertonic Saline ... give specific treatment ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #sodium
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
K-sparing diuretics, Saline ... paralysis, post-hypothermia ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... Stabilization Treatments ... Redistribution Treatments
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Lipase, CK • ECG ... Infuse Normal Saline ... lavage (use Normal Saline ... Protocol #management #treatment ... #algorithm
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
remember to tailor treatment ... obtain 12-lead ECG ... consider: central line ... -1); malignant hyperthermia ... #Tachycardia #Anesthesiology
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... Recurrent TdP First line ... • Adult: 0.5-5 mcg ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
immunosuppression (eg ... Non-pigmented (hyaline ... sometimes have this morphology ... Treatment: • ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment