A quality improvement project to enhance the management of hyperkalemia in hospitalized patients
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29 ABSTRACT: Background: Hyperkalemia is a common condition, occurring in up to 10% of hospitalized patients. Al though severe hyperkalemia is a life-threatening condition, there is little consistency in the management of high serum potassium. We conducted a quality improvement project aimed at increasing the proportion of hy perkalemia cases managed according to the best available evidence and reducing the cost of treatment.
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تاریخ انتشار 2012