To view the handout for the Pharmacy Friday Pearl visit: https://www.pharmacy-pearls.com/home Introduction Insulin with dextrose is an effective method to lower potassium levels quickly in acute hyperkalemiaLiterature shows ranges of potassium reduction by 0.5-1.0 mEq...
Introduction Sodium bicarbonate was previously recommended for hyperkalemia treatment and was once considered a first-line agent for the transcellular shift.Studies evaluating the beneficial effects of sodium bicarbonate used an isotonic infusion commonly ~ 150...
