A patient has potassium 7.2 mmol/L, broad QRS complexes and sine-wave progression. Which treatment should be given first to reduce immediate arrhythmi...

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A patient has potassium 7.2 mmol/L, broad QRS complexes and sine-wave progression. Which treatment should be given first to reduce immediate arrhythmic risk?

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Intravenous calcium salt

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Nebulised salbutamol alone

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Oral potassium binder

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Intravenous furosemide alone

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Haemodialysis before membrane stabilisation

Hyperkalaemia with ECG changes — MRCEM SBA MCQ

A patient has potassium 7.2 mmol/L, broad QRS complexes and sine-wave progression. Which treatment should be given first to reduce immediate arrhythmic risk?