Hyperkalemia Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of hyperkalemia in the ED?
A
Missed dialysis treatment
2
Q
What are the first few steps after ABCs in a patient with hyperkalemia?
A
EKG
Place on monitor
3
Q
What is the most common complaint of pts with hyperkalemia?
A
Weakness
4
Q
What are the effects of hyperkalemia on heart rhythm? (4)
A
- AV blocks
- Wide complex tachycardia
- V-fib
- Asystole
5
Q
What are the EKG changes that occur with hyperkalemia? (4)
A
- Peaked T waves
- QRS prolongation
- P wave amp decreases
- Sine waves
6
Q
What is the dose of Ca gluconate given in hyperkalemia? how long is it given over?
A
10 ml IV over 2-5 minutes
