The "H's and T's" of cardiac arrest, in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), represents potential reversible causes that are crucial to identify and treat during resuscitation efforts.
The "H's" include Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hydrogen ion (acidosis), Hyper-/Hypokalemia, and Hypothermia, each addressing a different physiological imbalance that can lead to or exacerbate cardiac arrest.
The "T's" consist of Tension pneumothorax, Tamponade (cardiac), Toxins, and Thrombosis (both pulmonary and coronary), which focus on specific mechanical, chemical, or thrombotic disruptions that can critically impair cardiac function.
Be great,
Evan, The Paramedic Coach
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