B. Hyperkaleimia – Explanation
Acute renal failure is one of the causes of hyperkaleimia. Together with the ECG findings points towards
hyperkaleimia as the answer.
hyperkaleimia as the answer.
ECG CHARACTERISTICS IN ELECTROLYTE DISBALANCE
Hyperkalaemia:
Tall-tented T waves, small P waves, widened QRS leading to a sinusoidal pattern and asystole.
Hypokalemia:
Flat T waves, ST depression and prominent U waves
Hypercalcaemia:
Shortened QT intervals
Hypocalcaemia:
Prolonged QT intervals
