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Hyperkalemia Treatment Guidelines by Dr César Teyssier is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Hyperkalemia is an electrolyte disturbance where potassium levels are too high. Acute hyperkalemia develops rapidly and can be life-threatening, while chronic hyperkalemia develops more slowly over time but is still associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Treatment depends on whether hyperkalemia is acute or chronic, and involves stabilizing cardiac membranes, shifting potassium into cells, decreasing total body potassium levels, identifying and managing underlying causes, and ensuring proper med
- Author
- Dr César Teyssier
- Language
- EN