Definition Hyperkalemia occurs when the potassium level in the blood exceeds a certain level. If the potassium concentration in the blood serum exceeds 5 mmol/l, this is called excess in adults. The threshold value in children is 5.4 mmol/l. Normally, the majority of potassium is found inside the cell. Only about two percent circulate in … Hyperkalemia
Guidelines in emergency medicine In emergency medical care, guidelines exist for the adequate diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte disorders caused by hyperkalemia. A separate guideline for hyperkalemia does not exist. However, it is mentioned in the context of other guidelines, for example in the case of arterial hypertension. In clinical diagnostics, the determination of electrolytes, … Guidelines in emergency medicine | Hyperkalemia
ACE inhibitors ACE inhibitors are mainly used in the therapy of arterial hypertension, i.e. increased blood pressure. One consequence is based on the inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), which causes less aldosterone to be released. In less than 10% of cases, this causes an increase in serum potassium, i.e. hyperkalemia. This side effect does … ACE inhibitors | Hyperkalemia
