KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac monitor 12-lead ECG
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamol
 • Consider bicarbonate if acidosis without volume overload
 • Consider IV furosemide unless anuric ESKD or severe volume depletion
 • Consider K+ binder**
 • Consider dialysis

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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