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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a tear ... Assess for high ... NTG (Target SBP ... #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Summary Epidemiology ... triad: Bleeding, abdominal ... , and palpable abdominal ... Not reliable, so ... #Management #Summary
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Summary • Hypotension ... Setup - Ultrasound ... #Management #Summary
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
inform clinical team ... drainage are vital, so ... pericardiocentesis, re-assess ... Plan definitive management ... #Management #Workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis