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

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TOPIC 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)

Reference(s)

Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.

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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)