Intravenous Calcium
IV calcium buys critical time while emergency dialysis is arranged to remove excess potassium. Combined treatment with IV calcium and emergency dialysis can prevent an otherwise immediately fatal outcome. Intravenous calcium stabilizes the…
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IV calcium buys critical time while emergency dialysis is arranged to remove excess potassium. Combined treatment with IV calcium and emergency dialysis can prevent an otherwise immediately fatal outcome. Intravenous calcium stabilizes the cardiac cell membrane to prevent dangerous arrhythmias. Intravenous calcium is the immediate first-line treatment for hyperkalemia-induced cardiac risk.