Assertion: acute hyperkalemia | /r/HasProperty | 1 g calcium gluconate
Facets:
value: preoperatively
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Acute hyperkalemia/severe or critical hyperkalemia treatment options preoperatively include IV calcium (500mg calcium chloride or 1 g calcium gluconate) if cardiotoxicity or severe ECG changes seen, stop K intake, IV glucose (D50W 0.5-1g/kg plus 0.1U/kg IV regular insulin), nebulized albuterol if patient in renal failure, alkalization with sodium bicarbonate 1mEq/kg (except if in renal failure and do not use if calcium was or is to be given since it binds the calcium), treatment with furosemide 20-40 mg IV, and epinephrine 10-100mcg.