Potassium Course

Potassium Course is organized by Acadoodle.,Release date: 30-Jul-2020,Expiration date: 29-Jul-2023,Description:,In this course, we teach you the basic physiological mechanisms regulating potassium concentration in the body's fluid compartments. Abnormalities of extracellular fluid potassium concentration are common and in the absence of intervention are potentially lethal. We will teach you a simple approach to remembering the extensive difference between hypokalemia and hyperkalemia. This approach is based on a knowledge of the basic physiology of potassium homeostasis in the body. You will learn the clinically important ECG manifestations of hyperkalemia.,Course Content:,• Introduction,• Potassium - Distribution,• Potassium - Homeostasis,• Hyperkalemia - Causes,• Hyperkalemia - ECG Changes,• Hypokalemia - Causes Part 1,• Hypokalemia - Causes Part 2,• Quiz,• Essential Reading,Objectives Topics:,Upon successful completion of this activity, you will be able to:,• Explain the factors dictating potassium concentration in the extracellular fluid,• Consider an extensive differential in a patient presenting with either hypokalemia or hyperkalemia,• Identify the ECG changes associated with hyperkalemia,• Avoid unnecessary investigation in a patient presenting with a clinically obvious cause of hypokalemia