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Do you know about the new hyperkalaemia guideline?

January 12, 2024

The new Trust guidelines on management of hyperkalaemia are now available. The guidelines for adult inpatients incorporate the Nice accredited Renal Association guidelines 2020 and major changes include:

  • Changes to calcium gluconate dosing.
  • New measures to avoid hypoglycaemia with insulin-dextrose.
  • Use of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma) to remove potassium from the body.
  • Closer monitoring of potassium and glucose following treatment.

For further details please see hyperkalaemia in adults guideline.