HYPERKALEMIA ( HIGH POTASSIUM )
Updated 1/25Scenario: In the image above, Mary has just arrived in the CCU.
She called her doctor with complaints of chest pain on and off
for about 4 hours.
She called her doctor with complaints of chest pain on and off
for about 4 hours.
Mary also complained of unusual tiredness .her doctor advised
admission to the CCU for a workup. Her Potassium level = 6.2.
Normal Potassium = 3.5 - 5.0.
admission to the CCU for a workup. Her Potassium level = 6.2.
Normal Potassium = 3.5 - 5.0.
Hyperkalemia ( High Potassium) is an electrolyte imbalance. EKG
changes, mild chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath and heart
palpitations are symptoms of hyperkalemia. Kayexalate given
by mouth or enema,is generally ordered, to decrease potassium.
changes, mild chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath and heart
palpitations are symptoms of hyperkalemia. Kayexalate given
by mouth or enema,is generally ordered, to decrease potassium.
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