hyperkalaemia Flashcards
1
Q
causes - conditions
A
AKI CKD rhabdomyolysis adrenal insufficiency tumour lysis syndrome
2
Q
causes - medicatons
A
aldosterone antagonists - spironolacotne ACEI angiotensin II blockers NSAIDs K supplements
3
Q
ECG changes
A
tall peaked T waves
flat/absent p waves
broad QRS
4
Q
pt of potassium 6 or less with otherwise stable renal funciotn
A
dont need urgent treatment, maybe change in medication
5
Q
patient with potassium of 6 or more and ECG changes
A
need urgent treatment
6
Q
paient with potassium 6.5 or more
A
urgent treatment regardless of ECG
7
Q
mainstay of treatment
A
insulin and dextrose infusion
calcium gluconate
8
Q
other options for lowering serum K
A
- nebulised salbutamol
- IV fluids
- oral Ca resonium
- sodium bicard
- dialysis
