ABSTRACT
A Decrementing response on electromyography B Hyperplasia of the thymus gland or thymoma on computed tomography
(CT) of the chest C Positive acetylcholine receptor antibodies D Rimmed vacuoles on muscle biopsy E Tensilon test reduces weakness
3. Hyperkalaemia A 78-year-old man admitted with severe sepsis secondary to a chest infection develops worsening acute renal failure. An arterial blood gas reading, other than showing metabolic acidosis, also reveals a potassium level of 7.2 mmol/L. You ask the nurse for an electrocardiogram (ECG).
