Treatment of hyperkalemia Flashcards
1
Q
Stabilisation of the cardiac membrane
A
Intravenous calcium gluconate
2
Q
Short-term shift in potassium from extracellular to intracellular fluid compartment
A
- Combined insulin/dextrose infusion
- Nebulised salbutamol
3
Q
Removal of potassium from the body
A
- Calcium resonium (orally or enema)
- Loop diuretics
- Dialysis