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Revista de la OFIL
On-line version ISSN 1699-714XPrint version ISSN 1131-9429
Abstract
RODRIGUEZ-RAMALLO, H and BAEZ-GUTIERREZ, N. Treatment of severe hyperkalemia in pediatrics, a case report. Rev. OFIL·ILAPHAR [online]. 2022, vol.32, n.2, pp.209-210. Epub Feb 13, 2023. ISSN 1699-714X. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s1699-714x2022000200016.
Severe hyperkalemia is an electrolyte alteration that may result in life-threatening consequences. In this case report, we review the causes and treatment of severe hyperkalemia in paediatric patients and describe the case of a patient with end-stage renal disease, suffering from this electrolyte alteration after major surgery.
Keywords : Electrolitic imbalance; hyperkalemia; paediatrics; paediatric intensive care.