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Hs and Ts – Hypo-Hyper Kalemia Video
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- Hypo or hyperkalemia is one of the Hs and Ts and a reversible cause of cardiac arrest.
- The normal range for potassium is 3.5–5 mEq/liter.
- GI and GU loss is the most common cause of low potassium.
- Potassium replacement must be administered slowly (10–20 mEq/hour).
- Renal disturbances are the most common causes of high potassium.
- Heart blocks and ventricular arrhythmias are common results of hyperkalemia.
- Possible treatments for hyperkalemia include calcium chloride, bicarb, and insulin and glucose.
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