A 62-year-old male is found in cardiac arrest secondary to suspected hyperkalaemia (renal failure patient). Which specific drug should be administered...

Question

A 62-year-old male is found in cardiac arrest secondary to suspected hyperkalaemia (renal failure patient). Which specific drug should be administered early in addition to standard ALS drugs?

Accepted Answer

Calcium chloride 10 mL of 10% IV

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Sodium bicarbonate 50 mL of 8.4% IV

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Insulin 10 units with 50 mL of 50% glucose IV

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Calcium gluconate 10 mL of 10% IV

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Salbutamol 5 mg nebulised

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Hyperkalaemia Cardiac Arrest

A 62-year-old male is found in cardiac arrest secondary to suspected hyperkalaemia (renal failure patient). Which specific drug should be administered early in addition to standard ALS drugs?