Hyperkalaemia

K⁺ ≥6.5 or ECG change

ECG progression

  • Peaked T → PR ↑ → wide QRS → sine wave → VF

Cardioprotection

  • Calcium gluconate 10% 10 mL IV over 5 min, repeat to 30 mL

Shift

  • Insulin 10 U + 25 g glucose
  • Salbutamol 10–20 mg neb
  • NaHCO₃ 1.26% if pH <7.2

Remove

  • Resonium / patiromer
  • Dialysis if refractory / AKI
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Clinical Decisions in Seconds