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Hs and Ts – Hypovolemia Video
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Video at a Glance
- Hypovolemia is one of the Hs and Ts and a reversible cause of cardiac arrest.
- It is usually caused by blood loss but may be caused by nausea, vomiting, or other fluid loss.
- Signs and symptoms include tachycardia, peripheral shutdown, and clammy and pale skin.
- Hypovolemia is often associated with PEA.
- To treat hypovolemia, the provider should administer fluid or blood.
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