Acute hyperkalemia leading to flaccid paralysis: a review of hyperkalemic manifestations

Acute hyperkalemia leading to flaccid paralysis: a review of hyperkalemic manifestations

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Hyperkalemia can present with a goldwell topchic 7n@bp spectrum of clinical manifestations with progressive EKG changes and life-threatening arrhythmias.Although no formal guidelines exist as to when to initiate treatment for hyperkalemia, it is generally recommended in clinically symptomatic patients with or without EKG changes.Timely diagnosis and reversal can relieve symptoms and prevent life-threatening arrhythmias.

We review the EKG changes associated katin harold jacket with hyperkalemia and management principles along with an example of a case of severe hyperkalemia resulting in arrhythmia and flaccid paralysis.