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A 68-year-old with advanced chronic kidney disease has a potassium concentration of 7.1 mmol/L. The ECG shows tall, peaked T waves and a widening QRS complex. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?
Intravenous calcium stabilises the cardiac membrane when hyperkalaemia is causing ECG changes. It does not lower serum potassium, so potassium-shifting and removal treatments are also required. Insulin with glucose can shift potassium intracellularly, but does not replace immediate membrane stabilisation in this presentation.
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Guides
- Nephrology Flashcards: 18 High-Yield Facts to LearnStudy nephrology with a practical flashcard deck covering AKI, CKD, electrolytes, glomerular disease and dialysis indications.
- Nephrology Practice Questions: 10 Cases With ExplanationsWork through 10 nephrology practice questions on electrolyte disorders, AKI, CKD, glomerular disease and dialysis, with explanations.
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