Hyperkalaemia

Question 1

hyperkalaemia

Answer 1

elevated levels of potassium

Question 2

signs on an ECG

Answer 2

tall tented waves
loss of P waves
prolonged QRS

Question 3

management

Answer 3

stabilising cardiac issue:
Ca Gluconate

short-term shift from ECF to ICF:
insulin/dextrose infusion

removal of potassium:
Ca resonium orally/enema

Question 4

how should you investigate hyperkalaemia depending on the levels

Answer 4

> 6 first do ECG

>6.5 start treating