Sodium bicarbonate in the treatment of hyperkalaemia
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Report By: Jennifer Wright - Medical Student
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Institution: University of Manchester
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Date Submitted: 25th June 2011
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Last Modified: 28th June 2011
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Status: Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [adults (>16 years) presenting to the emergency department with hyperkalaemia] is [sodium bicarbonate] effective at [lowering serum K+ levels]?