
KNO Academy Bangalore
February 8, 2025 at 09:06 AM
*Hyperkalemia*
*Definition*
Serum K+ > 5.5 mmol/L
*Severity*
1. *Mild*: 5.5–6.0 mmol/L
2. *Moderate*: 6.1–7.0 mmol/L
3. *Severe*: > 7.0 mmol/L
*Management Steps*
1. *Stabilize the Heart*: IV calcium gluconate/chloride
2. *Shift K+ into Cells*:
1. Insulin + glucose
2. β2-agonists
3. Sodium bicarbonate
3. *Eliminate K+*:
1. Diuretics
2. Potassium binders (Kayexalate, Patiromer)
3. Dialysis (if critical)
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