Treatment of Hyperkalemia: Rapid Update

Hyperkalemia is a potentially fatal condition, yet no real guidelines for treatment exist and evidence to guide treatment is limited. Listen in for a rapid review of the evidence both for and against standard treatments of hyperkalemia.

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Continuing Education Information:

Learning Objectives: 

1. Discuss treatment options for hyperkalemia that remove potassium from the body as opposed to shifting the electrolyte into other body areas.
2. Describe which intravenous fluids should be used when treating hyperkalemia.

0.05 CEU | 0.5 Hrs
ACPE UAN: 0107-0000-21-396-H01-P
Initial release date: 12/13/21
Expiration date: 12/13/22
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