Question

A 70-year-old man with CKD presents with ECG changes showing peaked T waves and serum potassium of 6.3 mmol/L. According to NICE acute management guidelines, what is first-line to stabilise the cardiac membrane?

Accepted Answer

IV calcium gluconate

Answer

IV insulin with dextrose

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol

Answer

Oral sodium bicarbonate

Answer

IV furosemide

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with CKD presents with ECG changes showing peaked T waves and serum potassium of 6.3 mmol/L. According to NICE acute management guidelines, what is first-line to stabilise the cardiac membrane?