Strange, B. (2010) Prehospital treatment of hyperkalaemia. Journal of Paramedic Practice. 2(5), pp. 194-199. 1759-1376.
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| Abstract: | This article explores the assessment and management considerations of patients with hyperkalaemia. Using a case study from clinical practice, the hospital treatment is reviewed with particular emphasis upon the use of calcium, insulin and dextrose. In particular, potential prehospital treatments are considered, with focus upon the use of salbutamol and furosemide. Definitions, incidence and mortality rates of hyperkalaemia are also detailed. The signs, symptoms and causes of the condition are examined, with the aim of achieving prehospital diagnosis in the absence of serum potassium levels. Hyperkalaemic electrocardiogram (ECG) changes are studied and examples are given. Conclusions are made, including a recommendation for the prehospital use of salbutamol in the treatment of hyperkalaemia |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | electrocardiogram; hyperkalaemia; management; paramedic; prehospital; salbutamol |
| Subjects: |
R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > R690 Medicine as a profession. Physicians > R697 Allied health professionals R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC86 Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC632.P64 Potassium disorders |
| Creators: | Strange, Barney |
| Publisher: | MA Healthcare |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society |
| Date: | May 2010 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 194-199 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Paramedic Practice |
| Volume: | 2 |
| Number: | 5 |
| Language: | English |
| ISSN: | 1759-1376 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/2757 |
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