Sodium bicarbonate in the treatment of hyperkalaemia
Date First Published:
June 25, 2011
Last Updated:
June 28, 2011
Report by:
Jennifer Wright, Medical Student (University of Manchester)
Three-Part Question:
In [adults (>16 years) presenting to the emergency department with hyperkalaemia] is [sodium bicarbonate] effective at [lowering serum K+ levels]?