Reversible Causes of Hypotension/Shock/Cardiac Arrest

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Table 114.3

Reversible Causes of Hypotension/Shock/Cardiac Arrest

4 Ts

^*Tamponade – cardiac
^*Thrombosis – coronary or pulmonary
Toxins
^*Tension pneumothorax

4 Hs

^*Hypovolaemia
^*Hypoxia
Hyper/hypokalaemia/metabolic
Hypothermia

^* Recognized appearances on ultrasonography can guide immediate treatment.