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1 Hypokalemia effects on EKG 2 3 categories of leads for EKG
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Hypokalemia effects on EKG Increased Ventricular Ectopy (PVCs, VT/VF), U wave
Fluid given for hypokalemia KCL bolus - 20mEq-40mEq/100-250ml @ *10 mEq/h
hyperkalemia effects on EKG Tall, peaked T-waves; Wide QRS; long PRI, Asystole
or V
Fib K+ > 8
, What is given to remove potassium? insulin/glucose
kayexalate
dialysis
Hypocalcemia effects on EKG Prolonged ST segment and QT interval (Bradycardia,
Asystole,
Torsades)
how to fix hypocalcemia Replace Calcium chloride or gluconate 1-2 gm/100
ml over 1
hour
Hypercalcemia effects on EKG Shortened ST segment and QT interval (Brady, A-V,
blocks)
How to fix hypercalcemia hydration
loop diuretics
How to fix hypermagnesemia calcium replacement if life threatening
Hypermagnesemia effects on EKG Prolonged PRI and QT intervals, Widened QRS
hypomagnesemia effects on EKG Prolonged PRI and QT interval,
Broad flat T waves. (Torsades, PVCs, VT/V.FIB)
How to fix hypomagnesemia -Replace Magnesium 1gm/h
-Replace Mg+ first then K+ and Ca++ if needed
3 categories of leads for EKG standard limb leads
augmented limb leads
precordial chest leads
standard limb leads I, II, and III