Anesthesia ; Hyperkalemia ; Thyroid cancer surgery ; Simulation training ; History-taking
Abstract
This scenario was designed to teach the diagnosis and treatment of hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia is a life-threatening disorder, which
can cause an arrhythmia that can lead to cardiac arrest. Along with identifying a change in electrocardiogram (ECG) followed by hyperkalemia,
history-taking associated with hyperkalemia is important for diagnosis. There are multiple causes of hyperkalemia including
chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and some medications such as renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors and nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs. The most important thing is to make a differential diagnosis and provide proper treatment immediately.