139 Hyperkalemia Flashcards
What are the INDICATIONS for the HYPERKALEMIA medical directive?
Suspected Hyerkalemia
High-Risk hyperkalemia (end-stage renal, dialysis, relevant history)
+
Cardiac arrest
Pre-arrest with ECG changes
What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for CALCIUM GLUCONATE in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive?
Allergy or sensitivity
IV not patent
Avoid Saline locks
What are the CONDITIONS for CALCIUM GLUCONATE in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive?
Over 18 years old
What is the INTERVAL of ADMINISTRATION for CALCIUM GLUCONATE in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive?
2-3 minutes
What is the DOSE for CALCIUM GLUCONATE in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive?
1 g (10ml)
What is the dosing INTERVAL for CALCIUM GLUCONATE in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive?
5 minutes
How MANY doses can you give for CALCIUM GLUCONATE in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive?
2*, 3rd after 30 minutes if symptoms improve then reoccur
What is the ROUTE of administration for CALCIUM GLUCONATE in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive?
IV/IO/CVAD
What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for SALBUTAMOL in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive?
Allergy
What are the CONDITIONS for SALBUTAMOL in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive?
Over 18
What is the DOSE for SALBUTAMOL in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive NEB?
10mcg
What is the DOSE for SALBUTAMOL in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive MDI?
1600mcg
How MANY doses can you give for SALBUTAMOL in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive?
2
What is the ROUTE of administration for SALBUTAMOL in the HYPERKALEMIA Medical Directive?
MDI/NEB
What drugs can you not mix with Calcium Gluconate?
DO NOT: Dopamine (bad for dopamine)
FLUSH WELL: Sodium Bicarb (makes crystals)