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Hyperkalemia is known as an extreme level of potassium within the blood.
• Potassium has performed numerous vital functions within the body.
• It is important so that the nerves, heart and muscle can function normally.
• Potassium is vital to maintain the normal heart rate.
In blood the normal potassium levels are 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. And if it in between 5.1 to 6.0 mEq/L known as mild hyperkalemia. And if the potassium levels in between 6.1 to 7.0 mEq/L are recognized moderate hyperkalemia. And if the levels are more than 7.0 mEq/l then it is severe hyperkalemia.
In all the change in electrolyte happen, hyperkalemia is the most hazardous. Hyperkalemia might not only kill but it can kill anyone in seconds as well as it stops response to the drugs utilized in recovery. Hyperkalemia can cause the alteration in appearance of a QRS complex, representing the changes within the cell function and might cause arrhythmias. Instant identification and action to hold steady the myocardial membrane as well as reversing the pathological procedures are the solutions to fight effectively the Hyperkalemia’s complications.
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