The following ECG (labelled ECG 2) is that of a haemodialysis patient presenting with pulmonary oedema.
a)
Potassium level
b)
Counteract cardiotoxic effects of hyperkalaemia
Shift potassium into the cells
Remove potassium (and water)
This is a pattern-recognition ECG question requiring little discussion.
The abnormality is obvious, and the question hints at the solution by mentioning hemodialysis.
Interestingly, chronically hyperkalemic patients on hemodialysis dont seem to have a classical presentation of ECG changes, making it difficult for their physician to predict a hyperkalemic arrest.
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