Question

Osborn J waves is seen in

• A. Hypothermia
• B. Hyperkalemia
• C. Hypocalemia
• D. Hypokalemia

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Osborn J waves, also known as camel-hump waves, are typically a significant electrocardiographic finding. They present as notched waveforms at the junction of the QRS complex and the ST segment on an ECG.

Their appearance can be linked to several physiological and clinical conditions, with the most notable being hypothermia. During hypothermia, body temperature drops to levels that cause distinctive changes in cardiac conduction, one of which is the development of Osborn J waves.

Conditions Associated with Osborn J Waves
Hypothermia
Other potential but less common associations include acidosis, hypercalcemia, or brain injury—however, hypothermia remains primary.

In clinical settings, seeing Osborn J waves on an ECG should prompt consideration of the patient's body temperature and other vital signs, as rapid intervention may be needed to address the underlying cause, i.e., rewarming in the case of hypothermia.

Thus, the correct answer is Hypothermia.