Hyperkalemia Flashcards
1
Q
HyperK Predisposition Indicators
A
-Often comes related to renal failure
-Compartment syndrome
-Crush injuries
-Rhabdomyolysis
2
Q
HyperK Evidence
A
-Peak T Waves
-Wide QRS
-Increasing PR interval
-Diminished p-waves
-Sine wave pattern
3
Q
HyperK Treatment
A
Calcium Chloride 1g IV
OR
Calcium Gluconate 2g IV
Albuterol