The Lethal Triad Flashcards
1
Q
What is the lethal triad seen in emergency medicine?
H A C
A
Hypothermia
Acidosis
Coagulopathy
2
Q
Hypothermia:
Who is at risk of hypothermia?
Why is this bad in hypovolaemia?
A
Elderly
Intoxicated
Burnt
Worsens CVS compensatory mechanisms against hypovolaemic shock
3
Q
Acidosis:
Why does this happen?
What do hypothermia and acidosis contribute to?
A
Tissue hypoperfusion and subsequent lactic acid production, further exacerbated by resp acidosis arising from hypoventilation
Coagulopathy
