The Airway Approach Algorithm
The Airway Approach Algorithm William H. Rosenblatt It goes without saying, though it is often said, that the most important job of the anesthesia provider is airway management. The occurrence…
Venous thromboembolism (VTE)
This chapter will review the pharmacotherapy for prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism according to the American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on antithrombotic therapy and prevention…
Pain, agitation, delirium, and neuromuscular blockade in the intensive care unit (ICU)
This chapter will review recommendations from the 2013 Society of Critical Care Medicine and recently published research 1 ( Fig. 22.1 ). Figure 22.1 Pain, agitation, delirium. Pain • Greater…
Rapid sequence induction
This chapter will review the pharmacotherapy for management of rapid sequence induction outside the operating room according to expert opinion. Introduction Rapid sequence induction is the administration of an induction…
Fluids and electrolyte disorders
This chapter will review the pharmacotherapy for management of fluid and electrolyte disorders according to The Society for Endocrinology Endocrine Emergency Guidance and other expert panel. General overview ( tables…
Drug-induced hyperthermia
This chapter will review the pharmacotherapy for management of drug-induced hyperthermia according to the expert opinion. Malignant hyperthermia (MH) , , 5 Definition A genetic disorder characterized by excessive release…
Anaphylaxis
This chapter will review the practice guideline on anaphylaxis by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Introduction Anaphylaxis is…
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (group 1 pulmonary hypertension)
This chapter will review the pharmacotherapy for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) according to the 2019 CHEST Guideline. Definitions • Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is characterized by mean pulmonary arterial…
Acute alcohol and drug poisoning
This chapter will review the pharmacotherapy for management of acute alcohol and drug poisoning according to the current practice guidelines by The American Academy of Clinical Toxicology and other expert…
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation
This chapter will review the recommendations from the 2007 National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Guidelines and Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease 2019. Asthma exacerbation Definition An acute…
