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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Laboratory Findings== | |||
*[[Hyperkalemia]] should be ruled out | |||
*A stat arterial blood gas will provide information regarding the presence of [[hypoxia]] and [[acidosis]] | |||
*A stat [[hematocrit]] can also be checked on the [[arterial blood gas]] to evaluate the patient for [[exsanguination]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Laboratory Findings
- Hyperkalemia should be ruled out
- A stat arterial blood gas will provide information regarding the presence of hypoxia and acidosis
- A stat hematocrit can also be checked on the arterial blood gas to evaluate the patient for exsanguination