By Konner Cue, MD; Casey Patrick, MD; Brad Ward, EMT-P; and Robert Dickson, MD Let’s review hyperkalemia to: Know the red flag historical features suggestive of hyperkalemia Recognize EKG features suggestive of severe hyperkalemia and patients at high risk of cardiac arrest Understand prehospital treatment options for hyperkalemic emergencies, including IV calcium carbonate, nebulized albuterol and sodium bicarbonate therapy Hyperkalemia is one of the most dangerous electrolyte emergencies,...
