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* Hyperkalemia can be classified on the basis of duration as: | * Hyperkalemia can be classified on the basis of duration as: | ||
**Hyperacute- develops in a few hours, usually in tissue breakdown or parenteral potassium supplement. | **Hyperacute- develops in a few hours, usually in tissue breakdown or parenteral potassium supplement. | ||
**Acute-develops within 48 hours, could be due to [[acute kidney injury]]. | **Acute-develops within 48 hours, could be due to [[acute kidney injury]]. | ||
**Chronic-develops gradually, usually due to chronic diseases such [[Chronic kidney disease|as chronic kidney disease]]. | **Chronic-develops gradually, usually due to chronic diseases such [[Chronic kidney disease|as chronic kidney disease]]. | ||
* Hyperkalemia can be classified on the basis of the cause: | |||
**Increased uptake | |||
**Impaired excretion | |||
**Transcellular shift | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jogeet Singh Sekhon, M.D. [2]
Overview
Hyperkalemia develops when blood potassium levels are more than 5.1meq/L. Hyperkalemia can be classified based on the potassium levels, duration of onset and the cause of hyperkalemia.
Classification
- Hyperkalemia may be classified according to the potassium levels as : [1]
- Mild- potassium levels between 5.1-6.0 mEq/L.
- Moderate- potassium levels between 6.2-7.0 mEq/L.
- Severe- potassium levels more than 7.0 mEq/L.
- Hyperkalemia can be classified on the basis of duration as:
- Hyperacute- develops in a few hours, usually in tissue breakdown or parenteral potassium supplement.
- Acute-develops within 48 hours, could be due to acute kidney injury.
- Chronic-develops gradually, usually due to chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease.
- Hyperkalemia can be classified on the basis of the cause:
- Increased uptake
- Impaired excretion
- Transcellular shift
References
- ↑ Lehnhardt A, Kemper MJ (2011). "Pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of hyperkalemia". Pediatr Nephrol. 26 (3): 377–84. doi:10.1007/s00467-010-1699-3. PMC 3061004. PMID 21181208.