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An introduction to point of care coagulation testing in the form of viscoelastic haemostatic assays; how they function, what they tell us about our patients clotting status, and how they compare to more conventional tests of coagulation.

This tutorial introduces the epidemiology and pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and describes how it affects the delivery of anaesthesia to patients with PH undergoing surgery. The cardiorespiratory goals are described and explained along with emphasis on the need to...

This tutorial reviews post dural puncture headaches (PDPH), a complication of spinal and epidural anesthesia. The pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and management of PDPH is covered, including pharmacological treatments, epidural blood patches, and the emerging sphenopalatine ganglion block.

This tutorial summarises various types of myopathies and their physiological effects in pregnancy. It describes the commonly associated obstetric and anaesthetic complications and their management. It is important for anaesthetists to understand different clinical aspects of myopathies in order to...

The tutorial questions the current preanesthetic testing routines by analyzing the intended benefits in terms of patient outcomes, medical malpractice protection and expense. It describes the quality of evidence supporting the current guidelines by professional bodies in the USA and...

Abstract Book 17th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists September 1–5, 2021

This tutorial discusses best practices in the anaesthetic management of caesarean delivery, one of the commonest surgeries performed globally. It includes technical aspects of neuraxial anaesthesia, concerns regarding general anaesthesia, prevention and treatment of spinal-induced hypotension, safe administration of uterotonics...

Overview of the use of dexmedetomidine for sedation in adult critical care, encompassing pharmacological and practical aspects, plus a review of current literature. This review covers the evidence for use of dexmedetomidine in this setting, including clinical and economic outcomes...

Capnometry, the measurement of respiratory carbon dioxide, is regarded as a highly recommended safety technology in intubated and nonintubated sedated and/or anesthetized patients. Its utility includes confirmation of initial and ongoing placement of an airway device as well as in...