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Typical ECG changes associated with hyperkalemia. 
→ Peaked T wave
→ Wide PR interval, Wide QRS duration,
associated with hyperkalemia ... wave → Wide PR interval ... closely with serum potassium ... #hyperkalemia #ECG ... electrocardiogram #potassium
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
algorithm 2023- ... have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... ) I've added a potassium ... patients with potassium
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... and ECG changes ... , Prolonged PR interval ... #potassium #high
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... dose at weekly intervals ... necessary at 1-wk intervals ... of aspiration #Potassium ... #pharmacology #table
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia ... arrhythmia: - EKG ... aggressive magnesium can ... route = severe hypokalemia ... /hr for severe hypokalemia
Hypokalemia on EKG 

Patient presenting with severe weakness.  Patient had GI bug with vomiting/diarrhea.
Hypokalemia on EKG ... Patient had GI bug ... Had K+ 1.7 along ... leads with long QU interval ... RJonesSonoEM #UWaves #Hypokalemia
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Aluminum, Calcium, Potassium ... Hypothyroidism • Hypokalemia ... • Hypercalcemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Hypomagnesemia Internal ... DrEricStrong #Hypokalemia ... Diagnosis #Low #Potassium ... #Table #Classification
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
eliminate excess potassium ... underlying problem can ... , changes on ECG ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... , and Table 3 summarizes
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
 - At
Hyperkalemia shortens ... prolonged PR and QT intervals ... #Diagnosis #Hyperkalemia ... #EKG #ECG #Changes ... #Progression #Table