title: Part 8: advanced challenges in resuscitation. Section 1: life-threatening electrolyte abnormalities. European Resuscitation Council.
abstract: Electrolyte abnormalities are among the most common reasons for patients to develop cardiac arrhythmias. Of all the electrolyte abnormalities, hyperkalemia is most rapidly fatal. A high degree of clinical suspicion and aggressive treatment of underlying electrolyte abnormalities can prevent many patients from progressing to cardiac arrest.
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*