Shift K+ from plasma back into the cell: intravenous glucose (25 to 50 g dextrose, or 1-2 amps D50) plus 5-10 U regular insulin will reduce serum potassium levels within 10 to 20 minutes, and the effects last 4 to 6 hours, hyperventilation , β-agonists. [More…]
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