These can be stressful situations. Ideally intubation is immediately followed by knife to skin, with the abdomen prepped before induction. There is a very high incidence of difficult intubation, and of awareness under anaesthesia in these situations. Pre-op Peri-op Post-op Alternatives
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Cardioversion (DCCV)
The procedure itself is very short, but intensely stimulating. Perfect for short acting drugs. Awareness and recall are common, reflecting deep sedation more than true general anaesthesia. Pre-op Usually a day case Check they have been correctly anticoagulated- minimum of preceding 3 weeks May have significant cardiovascular, respiratory disease. Also obesity, diabetes, OSA Check pre-opContinue reading “Cardioversion (DCCV)”
ECT
The procedure itself is very short, so it can be a busy list. Don’t let this compromise your assessment of some fairly complex patients. Pre-op Intra-op Post-op Twists
Day case “hot” lap chole
For the fit and well patient Pre-op Intra-op Post-op Alternatives
Anaesthetic Recipes 