Treatment of hyperkalemia Flashcards by Another med student :) | Brainscape

Q

Stabilisation of the cardiac membrane

A

Intravenous calcium gluconate

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Short-term shift in potassium from extracellular to intracellular fluid compartment

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Combined insulin/dextrose infusion
Nebulised salbutamol

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Removal of potassium from the body

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Calcium resonium (orally or enema)
Loop diuretics
Dialysis

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