Cardiac Arrest Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 Hs which cause cardiac arrest?
A
Hypoxia Hypothermia Hyperkalaemia Hypovolaemia (hydrogen ions)
2
Q
What are the 4 Ts which cause Cardiac Arrest?
A
Tension Pneumothorax
Tamponade
Toxins
Thromboembolism (coronary or pulmonary)
3
Q
In arrythmias what are the shockable rhythms?
A
VF
VT
pulseless ventricular tachycardia
4
Q
In cardiac arrest what are the non-shockable rhythms?
A
Pulseless electrical activity
Asystole
