12 results
EKG showing prominent U waves due to hypokalemia. Serum potassium 2.0. 

#EKG #emergencymedicine #criticalcare #cardiology #internalmedicine
EKG showing prominent ... Serum potassium ... #EKG #emergencymedicine ... internalmedicine #EM ... Electrocardiogram #ECG
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
arrhythmia: - EKG ... pomagnesemia Evaluation ... their validity (e.g ... clinical context & EKG ... #Management #CriticalCare
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
Hyperkalemia management ... #management ... have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... ) I've added a potassium
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... Dialysis Serum potassium ... and ECG changes ... #potassium #high
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... ECG changes, weakness ... injury, etc) ECG ... treatment Remove potassium ... #Management
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
eliminate excess potassium ... , changes on ECG ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... for the management ... #Management #Medications
►
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation and Management ... electrocardiography (ECG ... important because management ... depletion impedes potassium ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
►
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
for management ... of acute hyperkalemia ... monitor 12-lead ECG ... #management #algorithm ... #treatment #potassium
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... medical and surgical management
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... Algorithm 1. ... current guidelines (eg ... fluid status (hypervolemia ... #Algorithm #cardiology