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38. Cardiac Arrest Flashcards

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What is cardiac arrest

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Sudden termination of cardiac function
No circulating oxygen to vital organs!
Fatal without intervention

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Causes of cardiorespiratory arrest 4Ts

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Tension pneumothorax
Tamponade
Toxins
Thrombus

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Causes of cardiorespiratory arrest

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Causes of cardiorespiratory arrest 4Hs

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Hypoxia
Hypovolaemia
Hypothermia
Hypokalaemia, hyperkalaemi

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what are the terminology for cardiac arrest in community or in hospital aka different scenarios

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Out of hospital (OHCA)

In hospital (IHCA

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