TITRATION

TITRATION

Potassium > 5.2mmol/L

K+ 5.2-5.5
nothing
K+ 5.6-6.0
nothing
K+ > 6.0
Select degree of hyperkalemia ...
POTENTIAL ACTIONS:

-Assess dietary sources of K+
-Stop K+ supplements
-Reduce or hold aldosterone antagonists

REASSESS:

-Serum K+ and ACEI / ARB dose in 3-5days
POTENTIAL ACTIONS:

-Stop K+ supplements, aldosterone antagonists
-Hold or reduce ACEI / ARB

REASSESS:

-Serum K+ and ACEI / ARB dose in 2-3 days
REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION