Navigating Hyperkalaemia- The A-to-H Clinical Strategy

Abstract

Hyperkalaemia is a life-threatening dyselectrolytaemia
which is characterized by elevated serum potassium
levels. It needs a systematic and overarching approach to
effectively manage a case of hyperkalaemia. We propose
a structured A-to-H approach to guide clinicians in
managing hyperkalaemia, ensuring that no critical aspect
is neglected or inadvertently missed. This approach
involves Analytical accuracy, Background, Clinical
context, Diagnosis and drugs, Evaluation, Follow-up,
Guidelines adherence, and Health education. With this
article, we reiterate the need to properly assess and
promptly manage a case of hyperkalaemia in various
clinical settings, providing detailed explanation of each
component of the ABCDEFGH approach.
Keywords: Hyperkalaemia, Potassium, Potassium
binders, Prevention, Health evaluation.