Trauma with Full Stomach
A 25-year-old male involved in a motor vehicle accident requires emergency laparotomy for suspected splenic injury. The patient ate a full meal 1 hour before the accident. Cervical spine precautions are necessary.
Category: Clinical Scenarios
Obstetric Emergency
A 32-year-old pregnant patient at 38 weeks gestation presents for emergency cesarean section due to fetal distress. She has pre-eclampsia with BP 168/110 mmHg and proteinuria. Rapid sequence induction required.
Pediatric Airway Management
A 3-year-old child with recurrent croup presents for adenotonsillectomy. The child has a history of difficult intubation during previous anesthesia. Parents report occasional stridor during sleep and upper respiratory infections.
Cardiac Patient for Non-Cardiac Surgery
A 68-year-old male with ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. He has a history of myocardial infarction 2 years ago and takes multiple cardiac medications.
Obstetric Emergency
A 32-year-old pregnant patient at 38 weeks gestation presents for emergency cesarean section due to fetal distress. She has pre-eclampsia with BP 168/110 mmHg and proteinuria. Rapid sequence induction required.
Pediatric Airway Management
A 3-year-old child with recurrent croup presents for adenotonsillectomy. The child has a history of difficult intubation during previous anesthesia. Parents report occasional stridor during sleep and upper respiratory infections.
Cardiac Patient for Non-Cardiac Surgery
A 68-year-old male with ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. He has a history of myocardial infarction 2 years ago and takes multiple cardiac medications.