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H&T Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest: Hypokalemia & Hyperkalemia

H&T Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest: Hypokalemia & Hyperkalemia

FromPass ACLS Tip of the Day


H&T Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest: Hypokalemia & Hyperkalemia

FromPass ACLS Tip of the Day

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Length:
4 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Heart muscle contraction and repolarization is dependent on Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium ions crossing cellular membranes. When a patient’s potassium levels get too low or too high, hypokalemia or hyperkalemia results respectively. Two things that may lead us to suspect hypo or hyperkalemia. Medical conditions & medications that can cause potassium imbalance. ECG changes seen in hypo and hyperkalemia. Critical lab values that would indicate a need for treatment.Emergent, ACLS interventions for hypokalemia and hyperkalemia. Additional information on causes of hypo and hyperkalemia can be found on Ninja Nerd podcast.  Check out the pod resources page at passacls.com.Connect with me:Website:  https://passacls.com@PassACLS on X (formally known as Twitter)@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedInGive back - buy Paul a bubble tea hereGood luck with your ACLS class!
Released:
Feb 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Like a daily audio flash card. This podcast is intended to aid any medical professional preparing for an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class. Each one-to-nine minute Flash Briefing-style episode covers one of the skills needed to recognize a stroke or cardiac emergency and work as a high-performing team to deliver quality care. Listening to a tip-of-the-day for 14-30 days prior to a class will help cement core concepts that have been shown to improve outcomes in patients suffering a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or stroke. In addition to core concepts and ACLS algorithms, specific information needed to pass the written exam and megacode following the 2020 guidelines is presented. Healthcare providers that are already ACLS certified may find listening a helpful reminder. Disclaimer: This podcast is a supplement to your course's approved text book and videos - not a replacement. The information presented is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Medical professionals should follow their local laws, agency protocols, and act only within their scope of practice.