Electrolyte FACTS

• Kayexalate treats hyperkalemia in the Emergency Department without any additional risks?
  • NO (doesnt work and possible risk of ischemic colon)
    • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20167700?dopt=AbstractPlus
    • http://emcrit.org/misc/is-kayexalate-useless/
    • http://www.emrap.org/episode/2013/july/kayexalatemyths
    • http://www.organizedwisdom.com/is-kayexalate-useless-for-hyperkalemia/4292906/nxi/med