Abstract:exceeds certain level, but what is the cutoff level exceeding which we will absolutely cancel the surgery? What if the surgery is for the establishment of dialysis for the purpose of lowering potassium level?Dr. Douglas Slakey's study found that 39% medical professionals in their institution believe a serum potassium level ≥ 6 mEq/L is clinically significant hyperkalemia while 47% believe 5.6-5.9 mEq/L is clinically significant. Only half of their practicing medical professionals recognized that Renin-angioten… Show more
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