Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest: Electrolyte and Metabolic Causes

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Updated 01 Jul 2025 2 Ratings
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This lecture by cardiac clinical nurse educator Stephanie Oxley focuses on reversible causes of cardiac arrest - specifically, addressing electrolyte and metabolic imbalances such as high/low potassium and calcium, severe hypoglycaemia, and profound metabolic acidosis. Stephanie covers recognition, treatment and post-resuscitation management.

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Last updated01 Jul 2025

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