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Reversible Causes (H’s & T’s) – Cardiac Arrest Reference Card

Reversible Causes (H’s & T’s) – Cardiac Arrest Reference Card

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CARD-HsTs

Two-sided reversible causes reference card covering the H’s and T’s associated with cardiac arrest. Includes:

  • Hypoxia
  • Hypovolaemia
  • Hypo/Hyperthermia
  • Hypo/Hyperkalaemia and other metabolic causes
  • Tension pneumothorax
  • Thrombus
  • Tamponade
  • Toxins

Front side outlines the H’s, including:

  • Hypoxia
    • Associated with drowning, asthma or COPD, hanging or asphyxia, and airway obstruction
    • Actions include airway clearance, oxygen ventilation, and auscultation for adequate air entry
  • Hypovolaemia
    • Associated with blood loss, dehydration, anaphylaxis, and sepsis
    • Actions include haemorrhage control (internal and external), fluid challenge, and blood products
  • Hypo/Hyperthermia
    • Associated with effects of alcohol, immersion, and drowning
    • Actions include ECMO consideration, altered drug intervals, and defibrillation strategy
  • Hypo/Hyperkalaemia and other metabolic causes
    • Associated with dialysis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and gastric disease
    • Actions include IV glucose and critical care involvement

Reverse side outlines the T’s, including:

  • Tension pneumothorax
    • Associated with asthma, chest trauma, JVD, surgical emphysema, and tracheal deviation
    • Actions include needle thoracentesis and finger thoracostomy
  • Thrombus
    • Associated with prior cardiac arrest history, risk of pulmonary embolism, risk of AMI, and low ETCO₂
    • Actions include thrombolysis and early conveyance during arrest
  • Tamponade (cardiac)
    • Associated with chest trauma, penetrating injury, blunt trauma, and JVD
    • Actions include resuscitative thoracotomy
  • Toxins
    • Associated with overdose history, drug paraphernalia, and accidental or intentional ingestion
    • Actions include reversal agents, early conveyance, and Toxbase support

- Designed as a study and revision aid for students and clinicians learning reversible causes of cardiac arrest.

- Pocket-sized 86 × 54 mm laminated card with a durable elongated slot for lanyards, badge reels, or ID holders.

- High-quality print, fully encapsulated in transparent laminate for everyday use.

- For educational and reference use only.

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