Hypokalaemia Flashcards
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Causes of hypokalaemia
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Vomiting Diarrhoea Most diuretics Steroids and Cushing's Inadequate fluid replacement Alkalosis Conn's syndrome
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Signs of hypokalaemia
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Weakness Cramps Palpitations Nausea Paraesthesia
3
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Signs of hypokalaemia
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Muscle weakness
Hypotonia
Arrhythmias
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Investigations for hypokalaemia
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Bloods - look for co existing electrolyte imbalance esp Mg2+
ABG - if alkalosis suspected
ECG - T wave flattening/inversion, U waves, ST depression, atrial Arrhythmias
