Case 4
Diagnosis
Hyperkalemia
Key Characteristics
•Peaked T Waves
•Long PR segment
•Loss of P waves
•Long PR segment
•Loss of P waves
Causes
•Extracellular K reduces myocyte excitability
•Leads to atrial paralysis
•Conduction delay, PR lengthens, brady/arrest
•Leads to atrial paralysis
•Conduction delay, PR lengthens, brady/arrest
Treatment
•Front room
•Calcium. Insulin+dextrose, Albuterol, Bicarb, Dialysis
•Calcium. Insulin+dextrose, Albuterol, Bicarb, Dialysis
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