Hyperkalemia Flashcards
1
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Hyperkalemia - Drug Causes
A
ACE inhibitors
angiotensin II receptor blockers
spironolactone
heparin
ciclosporin
amiloride
2
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Hyperkalemia - ECG changes
A
Peaked or ‘tall-tented’ T waves (occurs first)
Loss of P waves
Broad QRS complexes
Sinusoidal wave pattern
Ventricular fibrillation
3
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Hyperkalemia - Non-drug causes
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AKI/Acute renal failure
metabolic acidosis
Addison’s disease
rhabdomyolysis
massive blood transfusion
