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Typical ECG changes associated with hyperkalemia. 
→ Peaked T wave
→ Wide PR interval, Wide QRS duration,
associated with hyperkalemia ... should not necessarily ... experience sudden hyperkalemic ... #hyperkalemia #ECG ... #progression #ekg
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... potassium and ECG ... - Absence of T wave ... , asystole #hyperkalemia ... high #diagnosis #management
BRASH Syndrome

B - Bradycardia
R - Renal failure
A - AV nodal blockade
S - Shock
H - Hyperkalemia

Typical ECG
S - Shock H - Hyperkalemia ... Typical ECG ... HR 30, peaked T waves ... flattening of P waves ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
should be discordant ... Disorders: • Hyperkalemia ... • Hypercalcemia ... diagnosis #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
Hyperkalemia management ... algorithm #emergency #management ... have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... mean it should
Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
Siltuximab) in COVID19 ... Tocilizumab 4-8mg/kg ... Total dose should ... Tocilizumab should ... #Pharmacology #Management
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... injury, etc) ECG ... (peaked T waves, ... not quickly) #Hyperkalemia ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
and Management ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... bradycardia → sine wave ... clear cause) Management ... Terbutaline 7 µg/kg
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
COVID-19 Intubation ... Hood to cover neck ... at least 1.2 mg/kg ... Care @iBookCC #COVID19 ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
should be counseled ... , changes on ECG ... .24,30,33–35 Potassium should ... algorithm for the management ... #Management #Medications