Difference between revisions of "ALS-CAUSES OF ACUTE DETERIORATION"

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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)

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-<div>Causes of acute deterioration (4H's & 4T's):<br>1. H: Hypovolaemia<br>2. H: Hypo/hyperkalaemia/metabolic disorders<br>3. H: Hypoxaemia<br>4. H: Hypo/hyperthermia<p></p>1. T: Thrombosis<br>2. T: Tension pneumothorax<br>3. T: Toxins/medications<br>4. T: Tamponade (assess for Beck's triad)
+<div>Causes of acute deterioration (4H's &amp; 4T's):<br/>1. H: Hypovolaemia<br/>2. H: Hypo/hyperkalaemia/metabolic disorders<br/>3. H: Hypoxaemia<br/>4. H: Hypo/hyperthermia<p></p>1. T: Thrombosis<br/>2. T: Tension pneumothorax<br/>3. T: Toxins/medications<br/>4. T: Tamponade (assess for Beck's triad)
-==Reference(s)==
-Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
-<br/>American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
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 [[Category:Advanced Life Support]]