H's and T's Flashcards
1
Q
The 5 H’s are…
A
Hypovolemia Hypoxia Hypo/hyperkalcemia Hypothermia Hydrogen ions
2
Q
The 5 T’s are…
A
Tension pneumothorax Toxins Tamponade, cardiac Thrombosis, coronary Thrombosis, pulmonary
3
Q
Hypovolemia
A
Volume infusion
4
Q
Hypoxia
A
Oxygenation, ventilation, advanced airway
5
Q
Hydrogen ion
A
Ventilation, sodium bicarbonate
6
Q
Hyperkalemia
A
Calcium, sodium bicarbonate
7
Q
Hypokalemia
A
Magnesium if in cardiac arrest
8
Q
Hypothermia
A
Warming
9
Q
Tension pneumothorax
A
Needle decompression
10
Q
Tamponade, cardiac
A
Pericardiocentesis
11
Q
Toxins
A
Intubation, specific antidotes and agets per toxin
12
Q
Thrombosis, lungs
A
Surgical embolectomy, fibinolytics
13
Q
Thrombosis, heart
A
Get cardiac markers
14
Q
Return of spontaneous circulation
Post-cardiac arrest care
A
Maintain oxygenation
Maintain BP >90 systolic
Obtain 12 lead
Can patient follow commands?
If no, consider induced hypothermia
