H's and T's

Question 1

Define H’s

Answer 1

-hypovolemia
-hypoxia
-hydrogen ion (acidosis)
-hypokalemia
-hyperkalemia
-hypothermia (<95F)

Question 2

Define T’s

Answer 2

-tension pneumothorax (abnormal accumulation of air in the pleural space)
-tamponade (fluid in the pericardium sac)
-toxins
-thrombosis (PE/clot in coronary arteries)