Given our (or maybe just my) constant preoccupation with hyperkalemia, a key clinical question I ask myself all the time: Is normokalemia the ultimate target
Category: Hyperkalemia Assessments
Everything a dietitians needs to conduct evidence-based assessments leading to effective nutrition interventions
What is the best potassium dialysate concentration (K bath) for my patient? One of the key challenges for people who are receiving hemodialysis therapy is
Hot off the press! Or well, only a few short months off the press. Today’s article comes from the November 2024 issue of the Journal
There are so many reasons someone may experience hyperkalemia and I cover most of the common culprits in my Hyperkalemia Assessment Guides. But for those
As I highlight in my Hyperkalemia Assessment Cheat Sheets, the causes of hyperkalemia can be difficult to figure out. In most, it isn’t as simple
This is the follow up to my previous post looking at potassium peaks after meals. Today, I am focusing on a slightly different aspect of
I received an email asking how long dietary potassium intake will impact serum potassium levels. First and foremost – thanks for the email! And if
The balance of potassium in the body is under the influence of several factors. I reviewed the impact of both insulin and adrenaline in this
I recently had a paper accepted in the Journal of Renal Nutrition! The paper is: Potassium Food Additives and Dietary Management of Serum Potassium: Proposed
On my hyperkalemia assessment guide, I highlight that glucosamine supplements can be associated with hyperkalemia. But why? Glucosamine supplements may cause hyperkalemia because they can