48 results
Progressive ECG changes with increasing 
hyperkalaemia. 
 (a) Normal 
 (b) Tented T wave (arrow)
Progressive ECG ... with increasing hyperkalaemia ... d) 'Sine wave' pattern ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Hyperkalemia
Patterns of Ischemia T-Waves on ECG

However, there are more kinds of ischemia than just STEMI and
Patterns of Ischemia ... T-Waves on ECG ... of even normal ECGs ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #ECG ... #HyperacuteT #Table
Hyperkalemia on EKG
"Mild" Hyperkalemia
 • Peaked, narrow-based T Waves
 • Double counting of HR by EKG
Hyperkalemia on ... EKG "Mild" Hyperkalemia ... / Brugada-like pattern ... "Severe" Hyperkalemia ... #EKG #ECG #electrocardiogram
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
algorithm 2023- ... #algorithm #emergency ... have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... administered (5) Many algorithms
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
, Hypokalemia, Erectile ... higher risk of hyperkalemia ... - Pregnancy, Hyperkalemia ... Pgp-dependent drugs (e.g ... contraindications #table
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
 •
Management of Hyperkalemia ... clinical scenario, ECG ... Consider cause of hyperkalaemia ... recurrence #Hyperkalemia ... #management #algorithm
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cation Related (e.g ... Hypothyroidism • Hypokalemia ... • Hypercalcemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lab patterns seen in Inborn Errors of Metabolism

A table of lab values compiled from UpToDate and
Lab patterns seen ... Metabolism A table ... metabolicemergency-pathophysiology-differential-pediatrics-metabolism-algorithm-diagnosis ... Peds #Pediatrics #Table ... IEM #Laboratory #Patterns
Causes of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism 
 • Possible Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Humoral Hypercalcemia ... Granulomatous Disorders (eg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... potassium and ECG ... morphology, "Sine wave" pattems ... , asystole #hyperkalemia