Hyperkalaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Potassium
5.5.%
ECG changes -> arrhythmia -> cardiac arrest
No
A
>6.5 treat! Calcium gluconate- protect myocardium 10% 10ml over 10 mins Or Calcium chloride Calcium can cause beady cardio
2
Q
Management
A
Insulin: 10 units actrid
Dextrose: 10% 50 ml
Salbutamol: give with
10-20 mg -> tremor, tachycardia
3
Q
> 6.5
A
Severe
4
Q
Common causes
A
Renal failure Ace I Spironolactone Trimethoprim Digoxin Potassium diet
5
Q
End stage renal failure
Low K dietMedications
A
Ddd
6
Q
Getting rid of K
A
Re check ECG
Take bloods in 30 mins - 1hr
7
Q
Elderly pts can get hypoglycaemia
A
Check BM
