Review Note

Last Update: 07/07/2024 02:01 AM

Current Deck: YelloW deck::Chapter_09:_Fluids_and_Electrolytes

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Hyperkalemia treatment involves immediate administration of {{c1::calcium gluconate}},

followed by {{c2::sodium bicarbonate::IV}} and {{c2::insulin::IV}}

Calcium gluconate acts as a membrane stabilizer for the heart.

Sodium bicarb causes more potassium to enter cell because of alkalotic environment

Insulin activates Na/K ATPase causing K to enter cell with glucose

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