Hyperkalemia Flashcards

1
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HyperK Predisposition Indicators

A

-Often comes related to renal failure
-Compartment syndrome
-Crush injuries
-Rhabdomyolysis

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HyperK Evidence

A

-Peak T Waves
-Wide QRS
-Increasing PR interval
-Diminished p-waves
-Sine wave pattern

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3
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HyperK Treatment

A

Calcium Chloride 1g IV
OR
Calcium Gluconate 2g IV
Albuterol

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