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S6 Ep117: This Lab is Bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S: Hyperkalemia in the Acute Setting

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Managing Hyperkalemia: Calcium's Role

This chapter explores the interplay between calcium and potassium in addressing hyperkalemia, focusing on treatment strategies for stabilizing cardiac health. It discusses the administration of intravenous calcium, the use of insulin and beta agonists, and assesses the limitations of various therapies in different patient populations.

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