The Anaesthetic Crisis Manual

A practical quick-refernce handbook in Aviation Checklist format, giving step-by-step instructionsfor the management of the most common anaesthetic crises encountered in the operating room. 22 crisis management protocols cover the major scenarios requiring immediate therapeutic intervention to prevent a catastrophic outcome. These include life-threatening cardiac,circulatory,airway,respiratory,metabolic and drug induced events.

The Anesthetic Crisis Manual is a practical quick-reference handbook in Aviation Checklist format, giving step by step instructions for the management of the most common anesthetic crises encountered in the OR. 22 crisis management protocols cover the major scenarios requiring immediate therapeutic intervention to prevent a catastrophic outcome. These include life threatening cardiac,circulatory, airway, respiratory, metabolic and drug induced events.

A practical quick-refernce handbook in Aviation Checklist format, giving step-by-step instructionsfor the management of the most common anaesthetic crises encountered in the operating room.22 crisis management protocols cover the major scenarios requiring immediate therapeutic intervention to prevent a catastrophic outcome. These include life-threatening cardiac,circulatory,airway,respiratory,metabolic and drug induced events.

The Anaesthetic Crisis Manual is a practical quick-reference handbook giving step-by-step instructions for the management of the most common anaesthetic crises encountered in the OR. 20 crisis management protocols cover all major scenarios that require immediate therapeutic intervention to prevent a catastrophic outcome, including cardiac arrest, acute haemorrhage, anaphylaxis, aspiration, LAT, acutely elevated airway pressure, difficult airway, CICV, malignant hyperthermia, neonatal resuscitation and paediatric life support, acute bronchospasm, air embolism, ACM ischaemia, hyperkalaemia, laryngospasm, maternal collapse, post-partum haemorrhage and transfusion reaction A crisis prevention section includes a 15-point machine check, a crisis prevention checklist and a list of 10 terminal events to help diagnose rapidly deteriorating events Colour-coding, bulleted and numbered lists and flowcharts enhance memory recall in a stressful situation The tabbed layout enables quick and easy navigation and use in the midst of a crisis A must for every anaesthetist and anaesthetic assistant.

The Anaesthetic Crisis Manual is a practical quick-reference handbook giving step-by-step instructions for the management of the most common anaesthetic crises encountered in the OR. • 20 crisis management protocols cover all major scenarios that require immediate therapeutic intervention to prevent a catastrophic outcome, including cardiac arrest, acute haemorrhage, anaphylaxis, aspiration, LAT, acutely elevated airway pressure, difficult airway, CICV, malignant hyperthermia, neonatal resuscitation and paediatric life support, acute bronchospasm, air embolism, ACM ischaemia, hyperkalaemia, laryngospasm, maternal collapse, post-partum haemorrhage and transfusion reaction • A crisis prevention section includes a 15-point machine check, a crisis prevention checklist and a list of 10 terminal events to help diagnose rapidly deteriorating events • Colour-coding, bulleted and numbered lists and flowcharts enhance memory recall in a stressful situation • The tabbed layout enables quick and easy navigation and use in the midst of a crisis A must for every anaesthetist and anaesthetic assistant.

The Resuscitation Crisis Manual is a practical quick referencehandbook in aviation checklist format, giving step-by-stepinstructions for the management of Emergency and ICUresuscitation events.49 crisis management and crisis procedure protocols cover the major scenarios requiringimmediate therapeutic intervention to prevent a catastrophic outcome. These includelife-threatening cardiovascular, respiratory, airway, neurological, trauma, obstetric andmetabolic events.A crisis procedure section includes commonly performed life-saving procedures as well asreferral criteria for ECG findings and ECMO.Color-coded, bulleted and numbered lists enhance memory recall in stressful conditions.The tabbed layout enables quick and easy navigation for use in the midst of a crisis.Water resistant and durable, suitable for attachment to code and resus carts.A must have manual for all levels of healthcare professionals working in the Emergency,ICU and Resuscitation areas.

The fully updated Crisis Management in Anesthesiology continues to provide updated insights on the latest theories, principles, and practices in anesthesiology. From anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists to emergency physicians and residents, this medical reference book will effectively prepare you to handle any critical incident during anesthesia. Identify and respond to a broad range of life-threatening situations with the updated Catalog of Critical Incidents, which outlines what may happen during surgery and details the steps necessary to respond to and resolve the crisis. React quickly to a range of potential threats with an added emphasis on simulation of managing critical incidents. Useful review for all anesthesia professionals of the core knowledge of diagnosis and management of many critical events. Explore new topics in the ever-expanding anesthesia practice environment with a detailed chapter on debriefing. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase.

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