Easy Framework for Hyperkalemia Workup
Sep 03, 2019
High potassium isn't just terrifying, it's SO. COMMON.
You probably had the fear-of-potassium instilled in you as a tender nursing student like I did.
Today's video continues the Lab Interpretation Series— concise, practical videos to help manage your overflowing lab results pile.
Potassium isn't as easy as high calcium, but in this video, I've broken it down so you can feel more confident in your interpretation.
Interpreting High Potassium in Primary Care
You'll learn:
- When to send someone to the ER, and when to work up outpatient
- What other tests you need to look at and order
- The #1 lab test that will tell you most of what you need to know
Lab Interpretation Crash Course
If you liked this episode, it's a sneak preview of how we cover labs inside our comprehensive Lab Interpretation Crash Course. It covers CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, Dipstick & Microscopy, TSH, Lipids & top Endocrine labs in primary care, and comes with lifetime access and continuing education credits! Check it out here.
If you liked this post, also check out:
- Simple Hypercalcemia Workup Case Study
- Simplified Hyponatremia Workup Case Study
- Hyperglycemia Workup Case Study
