Changes to Hyperkalemia order panels reduce risk of hypoglycemia

See changes for ED, inpatient

To reduce the risk of hypoglycemia when treating hyperkalemia, a few enhancements have been made to the Emergency Department and inpatient Hyperkalemia order panels:

• A single-click option for a D10 infusion at 50 mL/hour × 6 hours.
• Reduced-dose insulin (5 units by default) for patients who have any of the following:
  • Over 60 years of age.
  • GFR less than 60 mL/min.
  • CBG less than 100 mg/dL.

Questions? Contact Matt Tanner, PharmD, BCPS, Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY1 RPD, at 503-814-9960 or matthew.tanner@salemhealth.org.