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 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 a with or without EKG changes.Timely diagnosis and reversal can relieve symptoms and prevent life-threatening arrhythmias.We review the EKG changes associated with hyperkalemia and management principles along with an example of a case of severe hyperkalemia resulting Changing Basket in arrhythmia and flaccid paralysis.