Hyperkalemia - EMCrit Project
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Volume Resuscitation If HypovolemicTemporizing MeasuresKaliuresis For Patients Who Can Produce UrineSodium Zirconium CyclosilicateDialysis IndicationsEkg DiagnosisLab DiagnosisClinical SymptomsDifferential DiagnosisInvestigation Hyperkalemia can cause a very wide range of EKG changes. The following patterns are highly suggestive of hyperkalemia. In an unstable patient, it may be reasonable to give IV calcium based on patterns #2-4 below while awaiting a potassium level. (1) Peaked T-waves: (2) Ventricular tachycardia mimic:
Hyperkalemia can cause a very wide range of EKG changes.
The following patterns are highly suggestive of hyperkalemia. In an unstable patient, it may be reasonable to give IV calcium based on patterns #2-4 below while awaiting a potassium level.
(1) Peaked T-waves:
(2) Ventricular tachycardia mimic:
DA: 41 PA: 79 MOZ Rank: 55