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generally defined as serum potassium (K+) concentrations of >5.0 mmol/l
Thus, there is little if any benefit of using resins for the treatment of acute hyperkalemia and little benefit of adding resins to cathartics in the setting of chronic hyperkalemia.
generally defined as serum potassium (K+) concentrations of >5.0 mmol/l
Thus, there is little if any benefit of using resins for the treatment of acute hyperkalemia and little benefit of adding resins to cathartics in the setting of chronic hyperkalemia.
Any patient with significantly elevated potassium levels should undergo dialysis
Hyperkalemia is defined as a serum or plasma potassium level above the upper limits of normal, usually greater than 5.0 mEq/L to 5.5 mEq/L
Exogenous sources of potassium should be immediately discontinued.