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Cardiac arrest Flashcards

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What are the 4 potential rhythms of a cardiac arrest?

A

asystole
pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
ventricular tachycardia (pulseless)
ventricular fibrillation

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What 2 rhythms are shockable?

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pulseless ventricular tachycardia
ventricular fibrillation

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What are the reversible causes of cardiac arrest?

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4Hs + 4Ts
Hypothermia
Hypovolaemia
Hypo/hyperkalaemia
Hypoxia
Tamponade
Thromboembolism
Toxins
Tension pneumothorax

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