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Progressive ECG changes with increasing 
hyperkalaemia. 
 (a) Normal 
 (b) Tented T wave (arrow)
Progressive ECG ... hyperkalaemia ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #EKG #ECG #Hyperkalemia ... #Progression #Changes
Textbook progression Of EKG changes in Hyperkalemia. In reality, EKGs are far 
more variable and unpredictable.
Of EKG changes ... in Hyperkalemia. ... #Hyperkalemia #Progression ... #EKG #ECG #Electrocardiogram ... #Cardiology
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 ... changes? ... PR, wide QRS, bradycardia
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... potassium and ECG ... changes • 5.5 ... QRS axis shift, Progressive
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ): • Pattern change ... • Meningeal signs ... (e.g., fever, myalgia ... CNS infection (e.g
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis 
 • Cardiac disease: Myocardial ischemia / infarction, Myocarditis, Congenital disorders, Cardiomyopathies,
Bradycardia - Differential ... . hyperkalemia) ... blockers, calcium channel ... • Infections (e.g ... • Autoimmune (e.g
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
tinnitus, visual changes ... limb ischemia, bowel ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
-60y (hormonal changes ... hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia ... of diagnosis (e.g ... Extrapulmonary: ankle ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
Intraoperative Bradycardia ... known drug causes (eg ... digoxin; calcium channel ... myocardial infarction, hyperkalaemia ... Management #Workup #Cardiology
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Hypokalemia is ... search for warning signs ... palpitations, changes ... electrocardiography (ECG ... #Evaluation #Algorithm