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Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Guidelines for Crises ... hyperthermia crisis ... (late sign) (→ ... Guidelines for crises ... #Management #Workup
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
Malignant Hyperthermia ... for Crises in Anaesthesia ... rise is a late sign ... other, more common causes ... Guidelines for crises
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Malignant or accelerated ... hypertension and signs ... bruit or signs
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal ... multiple, bilateral, malignant ... , pediatric cases ... Symptoms and Signs ... or hypotension, hyperthermia
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
Guidelines for Crises ... anaphylaxis (→ 3-1); malignant ... hyperthermia crisis ... Guidelines for crises ... #Management #Workup
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Guidelines for Crises ... in Anaesthesia Causes ... Signs: hypotension ... • Petechial rash ... Guidelines for crises
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
Guidelines for Crises ... Sepsis → 3-14 o Malignant ... hyperthermia crisis ... Guidelines for crises ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... pulses, bruits, or blood ... , mucositis • Rash ... tract, and often causes ... exposure or Dx of malignancy