Tuesday 4 October 2011

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hyperkalemia


A 58 year old man on haemodialysis presents with profound weakness after a weekend fishing trip.


Hyperkalaemia

The following changes may be seen in hyperkalaemia

  • small or absent P waves
  • atrial fibrillation
  • wide QRS
  • shortened or absent ST segment
  • wide, tall and tented T waves
  • ventricular fibrillation

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