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/hyperthermia1. T: Thrombosis
2. T: Tension pneumothorax
3. T: Toxins/medications
4. T: Tamponade (assess for Beck's triad)
1. H: Hypovolaemia
2. H: Hypo/hyperkalaemia/metabolic disorders
3. H: Hypoxaemia
4. H: Hypo/hyperthermia1. 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.
