Navigating Hyperkalaemia- The A-to-H Clinical Strategy

Hyperkalaemia is a life-threatening dyselectrolytaemia which is characterized by elevated serum potassium levels. It needs a systematic and overarching approach to effectively manage a case of hyperkalaemia. We propose a structured A-to-H approach to guide clinicians in managing hyperkalaemia, ensuring that no critical aspect is neglected or inadvertently missed. This approach involves Analytical accuracy, Background, Clinical context, Diagnosis and drugs, Evaluation, Follow-up, Guidelines adherence, and Health education. With this article, we reiterate the need to properly assess and promptly manage a case of hyperkalaemia in various clinical settings, providing detailed explanation of each component of the ABCDEFGH approach.

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Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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2024-12-23
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https://doi.org/10.47391/jpma.25-02
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Potassium and Related Disorders
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Navigating Hyperkalaemia- The A-to-H Clinical Strategy

Sanjay Kalra, Sourabh Sharma
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Potassium and Related Disorders
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Navigating Hyperkalaemia- The A-to-H Clinical Strategy

Sanjay Kalra, Sourabh Sharma
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Abstract

Hyperkalaemia is a life-threatening dyselectrolytaemia which is characterized by elevated serum potassium levels. It needs a systematic and overarching approach to effectively manage a case of hyperkalaemia. We propose a structured A-to-H approach to guide clinicians in managing hyperkalaemia, ensuring that no critical aspect is neglected or inadvertently missed. This approach involves Analytical accuracy, Background, Clinical context, Diagnosis and drugs, Evaluation, Follow-up, Guidelines adherence, and Health education. With this article, we reiterate the need to properly assess and promptly manage a case of hyperkalaemia in various clinical settings, providing detailed explanation of each component of the ABCDEFGH approach.

Journal of the Pakistan Medical AssociationVol. 75(1)
Chandigarh University (IN), Safdarjang Hospital (IN), Bharti Hospital (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 57%
Potassium and Related Disorders
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