Hyperkalemia treatment standard – Treatment Standard (2024) Biff F. Palmer

Description

This standard addresses the management of hyperkalemia, a common electrolyte disturbance, distinguishing between acute and chronic forms. Acute treatment focuses on cardiac stabilization and shifting potassium into cells. Chronic management involves reviewing medications (like RAAS inhibitors), ensuring effective diuretic therapy, correcting metabolic acidosis, and utilizing K+ binding drugs and SGLT2 inhibitors to maintain essential therapies while managing potassium levels. Dietary restriction is advised to be nuanced, focusing on nonplant sources of potassium.