Field Management and Recognition of Hyperkalemia

By Kenneth Dumas MD, Johnathon Elkes MD, Rachel Semmons MD THE CASE 78 year old male with a past medical history of COPD, DMII, HTN, and ESRD currently on hemodialysis calls 911 for complaints of shortness of breath not relieved by his home inhaler. On arrival, the patient is seated on his couch with notable …

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