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Statements from SACN and the Committee on Toxicity (COT) on the health benefits and risks of using potassium-based sodium replacers in the UK.
Calcium salts (either calcium chloride or calcium gluconate) are used to stabilise the myocardium and prevent cardiac arrest in patients experiencing severe hyperkalaemia. However, the two salts are not equivalent in terms of calcium dose. Ensure the correct dose is...
Guidance on sodium and potassium cyanide for use in responding to chemical incidents.
This alert highlights the Adult Renal Association Clinical Practice Guidelines (2020) recommendation on calcium gluconate use to support organisations to update local policies and guidelines for the treatment of severe hyperkalaemia in adults.
2011 Potassium permanganate annual return Date: Tue Jan 17 15:43:00 GMT 2012 Full Document 2011 Potassium permanganate annual return (…
SACN advises on nutrition and related health matters. It advises the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and other UK government organisations.
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