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Medical Category: Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes
Is Kayexalate Useful in the Treatment of Hyperkalemia in the Emergency Department?
Background: Hyperkalemia is the most common electrolyte disorder seen in the Emergency Department and treatment of hyperkalemia is core knowledge of EM training for interns and focuses on: 1) Stabilization of cardiac myocytes with calcium salts 2) Temporary shifting of potassium …
Any Benefit to Sodium Bicarbonate in DKA?
In a prior post, we discussed the use of an initial insulin bolus in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Today we will address another facet of DKA management, for which there is less than optimal evidence and that is: …