EKG changes do not necessarily
correlate to degree of hyperkalemia
Traditional progression through
peaked T-waves, flattened p-waves, QRS widening, and then
sine-waves before asystole
References
Mattu A, Brady WJ, Robinson DA. Electrocardiographic
manifestations of hyperkalemia. Am J Emerg Med.
2000;18:721–729.
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