Hyperkalemia in the Emergency Department: Yes, a Need for Further Evidence, but Do Not Discount What We Have

Hyperkalemia Among Hospitalized Patients and Association Between Duration of Hyperkalemia and Outcomes

“…Metabolic acidosis, necrosis, and kidney injury are factors that lead to a longer duration of hyperkalemia. The prolonged hyperkalemia periods contribute to the association with rising mortality [23]. This report's findings are consistent with those of other studies [22][23].…”