Hyperkalemia (Suspected)
General Adult Assessment
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Cardiac Monitor
12 lead ECG
ALBUTEROL
2.5 mg in 3.0 ml
continuous SVN
No
Bradycardia,
Peaked T waves,
Widened QRS, or
Cardiac Arrest
Yes
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Other treatment protocols
as indicated
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CALCIUM CHLORIDE
1.0 g slow IVP
SODIUM BICARBONATE
1.0 mEq/kg slow IVP
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