EKG Rhythm Strips: Hyperkalemia part 2

Hyperkalemia 5.9mEq/L

  

Peaked (widened base, narrow peaks) or elevated T waves

Hyperkalemia 6.4mEq/L

·         Flattened or absent P waves

·         Widened QRS complex

·         ST depression

ECG after treating hyperkalemia 6.4mEq/L

 

·         Flattened or absent P waves resolved

·         Widened QRS complex resolved

·         ST depression improved

Hyperkalemia 6.6mEq/L

·         Flattened or absent P waves

·         Prolonged PR interval

·         Widened QRS complex

·         Peaked (widened base, narrow peaks) or elevated T waves

Hyperkalemia 6.9 mEq/L

·         Widened QRS complex

·         Peaked (widened base, narrow peaks) or elevated T waves

Reviewed 3/1/16