Reversible Causes Flashcards

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H’s

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H- Hypoxia: corrected with ETT ventilations and O2

H- Hypovolaemia: 20mls/kg MAX 2L of normal saline 0.9% (only if suspected
eg: external/internal haemorrhage or loss of fluids eg: excessive
sweating/vomiting/diarrhoea)

H- High/ Low Electrolytes (K, Ca, Mg) and metabolic disorders-: 15g IV
Glucose/Dextrose if BSL <4mmol/L

H- Hypo/Hyperthermia-: Passive cooling/warm patient up.

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T’s

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T- Toxins: Check pupils and surrounding environment

T- Thrombus: Perform a 12 Lead ECG if ROSC

T- Tension pneumothorax: Needle decompression if suspected

T- Tamponade (Cardiac): Cannot reverse at this level.

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