Hyperkalemia

STAT ECG Diagnoses: bradycardia, renal failure, AV nodal blockade, shock, and hyperkalemia

A 54-year-old female presents to the ED with generalized weakness and malaise. She has multiple medical problems and is taking several prescribed medications including aspirin, metoprolol, and warfarin. She recently…

EMS ECGs: opportunity to save lives prehospital by recognizing severe hyperkalemia

A 69-year-old man presents to the emergency department with palpitations. He is otherwise well. The following ECG is obtained:

Literature Review: severe hyperkalemia, ST segment elevation in aVR, and many more interesting topics

A 60-year-old woman with PMHx of HTN is brought in by EMS with chest pain and diaphoresis. The following prehospital ECG was obtained:

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A 58-year-old male presents to the emergency department with shortness of breath, vomiting, palpitations, and mild chest discomfort. The following ECG was obtained on arrival:

Literature Review: can the ECG risk stratify for short-term adverse events in severe hyperkalemia?

Differential Diagnoses: hyperkalemia as a cause of ST segment elevation mimicking STEMI

Wide Complex Tachycardias: regular wide complex tachycardia (RWCT) vs. regular REALLY wide complex tachycardia (RRWCT)

A 70-year-old male presents to the ED with generalized weakness and dizziness. He is suspected to be in atrial fibrillation with a heart rate of ~ 150 bpm. He is…

ECG Basics & Fundamentals: the value of ECGs in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)