Electrolyte Abnormalties and ECG Flashcards by jygh Unknown | Brainscape

Q

Hypokalaemia

ECG changes

Management

A

ECG changes:
T wave flattening
ST sagging
U wave

Management:

IV potassium
Replace Magnesium too

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Hyperkalaemia

ECG Changes

Management

A

Causes: Addisonian crisis (e.g. stop taking steroids)

ECG Changes:
Tall Tented T waves
Bradycardia
Broad QRS complexes

Management:

Calcium Gluconate to stabilise myocardium
Insulin and dextrose
Salbutamol

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Hypercalcaemia

ECG changes

A

Shortening QT interval
J waves

Not one you really have to worry about

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Digoxin Toxicity

A

Reverse tick

Increase automaticity because of increase calcium

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