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

#EKG #emergencymedicine #criticalcare #cardiology #internalmedicine
U waves due to hypokalemia ... emergencymedicine #criticalcare ... EM #diagnosis #Electrocardiogram
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... to diuretic #hyperkalemia ... kaliuresis #management #criticalcare ... #treatment #diuretics
Osborn waves - positive deflections at the J point (negative in aVR and V1) with a
- are abnormal electrocardiogram ... people with high hypercalcemia ... Cardiology #diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #osbornwaves #Electrocardiogram
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... Management #Neurology #CriticalCare
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
Premature Ventricular ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... morphology • Premature ... more intensive treatment ... #Premature #Ventricular
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
the ECF causes Hyperkalemia ... #foamed #criticalcare ... management #diagnosis #treatment