HNTKYP: Electrolyte Imbalances

About this episode

This episode discusses the critical impact of electrolyte imbalances on patient health and emergency care.

Fluid and electrolyte emergencies are the silent killers you might not notice until your patient crashes. In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Lisa Wolf break down the classic (and not-so-classic) presentations of hypo/hypernatremia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, and calcium derangements—and how they impact perfusion, mental status, and cardiac rhythm. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Emergency-Nursing-276898616569046/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTnz4phtCTjojTIDJo2afA?view_as=subscriber Twitter: @AoenPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofemergencynursing/ To support the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews greatly contribute to the success of the podcast, and I appreciate each and every one of them. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your preferred podcast platform to never miss an episode. Thank you for being a part of our AOEN community!

People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin McFarlane RN, Dr. Lisa Wolf

Topics covered

• electrolyte imbalances
• hypo/hypernatremia
• hypokalemia
• hyperkalemia
• calcium derangements
• patient care
• emergency nursing

Keywords

• electrolyte emergencies
• patient care
• hypo/hypernatremia
• hypokalemia
• hyperkalemia
• calcium derangements
• cardiac rhythm
• mental status

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