A 68-year-old man with CKD stage 3b develops serum potassium 6.7 mmol/L and peaked T waves on ECG. What is the most immediate life-saving intervention...

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A 68-year-old man with CKD stage 3b develops serum potassium 6.7 mmol/L and peaked T waves on ECG. What is the most immediate life-saving intervention?

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IV calcium gluconate

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Nebulised salbutamol

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IV insulin with dextrose

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Oral sodium zirconium cyclosilicate

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IV sodium bicarbonate alone

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Hyperkalaemia with ECG changes

A 68-year-old man with CKD stage 3b develops serum potassium 6.7 mmol/L and peaked T waves on ECG. What is the most immediate life-saving intervention?