Thursday, July 16, 2009

Treating Hyperkalemia

1. Get EKG
2. Ca gluconate- stabilizes cardiac membrane to prevent arrythmias, no effect on K level
3. Albuterol (Beta 2 agonist)- drives K into cell
4. Insulin - drives K into cell: Don't forget to give with Glucose
5. Diuretics- Lasix
6. Kayexalate- GI excretion of K
7. Bicarb- Correct metabolic acidosis
8. Emergent Dialysis

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