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MARCH 19, 2020

Hyperkalemia Management

Role of the Pharmacist in Optimization of Care

Kathy Sarna, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Pharmacy
Chicago, Illinois

Hyperkalemia is an electrolyte disorder with the potential to evolve into a life-threatening medical emergency if not promptly identified and treated.1

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Hyperkalemia occurs in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and can affect patients with significant comorbidities as well as those who are critically ill.2 The estimated prevalence of this disorder varies in the