ECG Changes in Hypokalemia One Critical Minute 1CM

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In this One Critical Minute we go through the ECG changes in hypokalemia, i.e. low potassium. • • As potassium levels drop you will see the formation of U-waves. These are small waves behind the T-wave that increase as potassium drops. The T-wave itself flattens. As potassium continues to drop, the amplitude of the P-wave and the PQ interval both increase, increasing the risk of AV-block. The QRS widens, and you’ll start to see the ST-segment become more and more depressed. Severe hypokalemia could lead to torsades and with that cardiac arrest. • Watch out for these ECG changes, and if you see them, keep your patient on the monitor and supplement potassium on a cardiac or critical care unit. • For more information on hypokalemia, watch my video on it! • Hyperkalemia: • Hyperkalemia - Quick workup treatment • Hypokalemia: • Hypokalemia - an easy workup • ECG changes in Hyperkalemia: • ECG Changes in Hyperkalemia - One Cri... • • Get it touch! • Website ▸ http://www.crit-ic.com • Twitter ▸ / crit_ic • Facebook ▸ / critic.medicine • Instagram ▸ / crit.ic

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