Effects of hyperkalemia on the ECG:
K > 5.5 mEq/L
Peaked T waves (usually the earliest sign of hyperkalaemia)
K > 6.5 mEq/L
P wave widens and flattens
PR segment lengthens
P waves eventually disappear
K > 7.0 mEq/L
Wide QRS complexes with bizarre QRS morphology
ST elevation
High-grade AV block
Any kind of conduction block (bundle branch blocks, fascicular blocks)
Sinus bradycardia or slow AF
Development of a sine wave appearance
K > 9.0 mEq/L
Asystole
Ventricular fibrillation
PEA with bizarre, wide complex rhythm
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