In hyperkalemia treatment, calcium is administered to stabilize the cardiac membrane and protect against dangerous arrhythmias and cardiac arrest, even though it does not lower potassium levels; other treatments are used to reduce potassium, while calcium specifically safeguards the heart.
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Why Do We Give Calcium in Hyperkalemia? ⚠️Added:
Earlier we talked about how hyperkalemia can stop the heart, but why do we give calcium if it doesn't lower the potassium?
A simple reason is because calcium stabilizes the cardiac membrane. It helps reduce dangerous [music] arrhythmias and protects against potential cardiac arrest.
While other treatments lower the potassium level, calcium is the one that protects the heart. So, save this one for your next ICU shift.
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