The 5 H’s and 5 T’s that may cause cardiac arrest

5 H’s  5 T’s
Hypovolemia Tension Pneumothorax
Hypoxia Tamponade (Cardiac)
Hydrogen ion (acidosis) Toxins
Hypothermia Thrombosis, pulmonary (PE)
Hypo- / Hyperkalemia Thrombosis, coronary (MI)

Also, treat:

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Anemia
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