Abstract
Hyperkalemia is a typical electrolyte disorder that can result in morbidity and mortality if not managed appropriately. In this review we discuss the importance of management and different approaches in ED. We conducted a narrative review over the literature using electronic databases as; MEDLINE, and EMBASE for studies involving data on Hyperkalemia management in emergency department, published in English language up to 2018. Hyperkalemia is a potentially life-threatening disease that can be difficult to detect as a result of a paucity of unique symptoms and signs. The medical professional must be quick to take into consideration hyperkalemia in patients that are at risk for this disorder procedure. Due to the fact that hyperkalemia can result in sudden death from cardiac arrhythmias, any type of recommendation of hyperkalemia calls for an instant ECG to ascertain whether electrocardiographic indications of electrolyte discrepancy exist.
If the hyperkalemia is known to be serious (potassium > 7.0 mEq/L) or if the patient is symptomatic, start therapy prior to diagnostic investigation of the underlying reason. Embellish therapy based upon the patient's discussion, potassium degree, and ECG.