Navigating Hyperkalaemia- The A-to-H Clinical Strategy

Authors

  • Sourabh Sharma Department of Nephrology, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India,
  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.25-02

Abstract

Hyperkalaemia is a life-threatening dyselectrolytaemia
which is characterized by elevated serum potassium
levels. It needs a systematic and overarching approach to
effectively manage a case of hyperkalaemia. We propose
a structured A-to-H approach to guide clinicians in
managing hyperkalaemia, ensuring that no critical aspect
is neglected or inadvertently missed. This approach
involves Analytical accuracy, Background, Clinical
context, Diagnosis and drugs, Evaluation, Follow-up,
Guidelines adherence, and Health education. With this
article, we reiterate the need to properly assess and
promptly manage a case of hyperkalaemia in various
clinical settings, providing detailed explanation of each
component of the ABCDEFGH approach.
Keywords: Hyperkalaemia, Potassium, Potassium
binders, Prevention, Health evaluation.

Published

2024-12-23

How to Cite

Sourabh Sharma, & Sanjay Kalra. (2024). Navigating Hyperkalaemia- The A-to-H Clinical Strategy. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 75(1), 131–133. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.25-02

Issue

Section

RECENT ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY

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