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===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] ===== | ===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] ===== | ||
Causes of acute deterioration (4H's & 4T's): | Causes of acute deterioration (4H's & 4T's): | ||
<br/>1. H: Hypovolaemia | <br/>1. H: Hypovolaemia | ||
<br/>2. H: Hypo/hyperkalaemia/metabolic disorders | <br/>2. H: Hypo/hyperkalaemia/metabolic disorders | ||
<br/>3. H: Hypoxaemia | <br/>3. H: Hypoxaemia | ||
<br/>4. H: Hypo/ | <br/>4. H: Hypo/hyperthermia | ||
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<br/>1. T: Thrombosis | |||
<br/>2. T: Tension pneumothorax | <br/>2. T: Tension pneumothorax | ||
<br/>3. T: Toxins/medications | <br/>3. T: Toxins/medications | ||
Latest revision as of 11:31, 1 January 2023
SUMMARY
Causes of acute deterioration (4H's & 4T's):
1. H: Hypovolaemia
2. H: Hypo/hyperkalaemia/metabolic disorders
3. H: Hypoxaemia
4. H: Hypo/hyperthermia
1. T: Thrombosis
2. T: Tension pneumothorax
3. T: Toxins/medications
4. T: Tamponade (assess for Beck's triad)
