Ekg electrolyte abnormalities
Abnormal EKG: Results, causes, and treatment
Electrolyte Abnormalities: Potassium (3.5-5 mEq/L) Acquired in diet, excreted in urine, must be replaced daily. Major intracellular cation. Functions: Maintains osmotic pressure inside cells. Maintains electrical potential. Maintains acid/base balance. Participates in metabolism. Hyperkalemia. Common causes: Renal failure. Over-replacement
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Jan 13, 2012 · electrolyte abnormalities can cause arrhythmias) UA- UTIs can cause a wide variety of symptoms in older patients. ... most clinicians also include any T wave abnormalities in the “abnormal EKG” criteria. Big points. 1) Syncope= rapid loss of consciousness followed by r. apid return to baseline- period, anything else demands a bigger workup ...
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Jun 20, 2015 · - Diercks DB, Shumaik GM, et al. Electrocardiographic manifestations: electrolyte abnormalities. J Emerg Med 27:153-160, 2004. 19. Hypothermia produces Osborne waves on the EKG. These waves will appear with core temperature < 32°. The magnitude of the Osborne wave correlates inversely with temperature. [Core temperature was 28°]
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marked ST-T abnormalities may be present (both ST( and ST() prolonged QT. when rewarming: shivering artifact. Pericarditis. diffuse ST elevation; ST elevation usually spares aVR and V1. usually associated with sinus tachycardia. P-R segments may be depressed (especially in II) or elevated in aVR VI. ELECTROLYTE ABNORMALITIES
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EKG findings: flat or inverted T waves; ST depression. Less commonly: QT Long, wide QRS, U wave. With digitalis toxicity: all of the above plus various AV blocks, bradycardias, and arrhythmias of any type. Treatment. TREAT AS IF THERE IS AN EMPTY TANK INTO WHICH YOU CAN’T SEE. When patient is symptomatic, or on Digitalis, rapid correction is ...
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Correct electrolyte imbalances that are essential to maintain normal physiological function. Hospitalised patients may not be able to eat and drink normally and often have depleted fluid levels and/or an electrolyte imbalance. ... For K < 2.0 mmol/l or < 3.0 mmol/l with EKG abnormalities or symptoms give IV KCL 20-40 mmol/ hour via central line ...
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Severe electrolyte abnormalities - ↑K+, ↑Na+or ↓Na+, and acidosis refractory to supportive medical therapy. Need for intensive nutritional support in a child with oliguria or anuria. The choice of renal replacement modality is influenced by the clinical presentation of the child, the presence or absence of multi-organ system failure, and ...
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EKG, CXR. Management. Correct volume deficit, acid-base imbalance, electrolyte abnormalities. Isotonic fluid resuscitation – deficit can average 5-10L. Insulin. Potassium to maintain normal serum levels – will fall due to dilution and urination. Complications. Infection. Coma resulting from cerebral edema
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It wasn’t exertional or positional. He described a sharp in his chest, 5 out of 10 severity. No other associated signs or symptoms. Exam is normal, EKG is normal and non-ischemic, Chest x-ray normal, and cardiac enzymes are normal as well. He got a 325mg ASA and one sublingual nitro with total relief of his pain. Repeat EKG has no changes.
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