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MediumEmergencyLife-threatening hyperkalaemiaau-amcau-acem

A 68-year-old man with CKD stage 4 presents with serum potassium 6.9 mmol/L, broad QRS complexes and peaked T waves on ECG. He is haemodynamically stable. According to emergency care protocols, which is the most urgent first step in management?

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