TY - JOUR T1 - Persistent severe hyperkalemia treated with a continuous infusion of calcium gluconate JO - Nefrología (English Edition) T2 - AU - SIRVENT,ANA ESTHER AU - ENRÍQUEZ,RICARDO AU - GONZÁLEZ,CÉSAR AU - REYES,ADOLFO SN - 20132514 M3 - DO - UR - https://www.revistanefrologia.com/en-persistent-severe-hyperkalemia-treated-with-articulo-X2013251408004300 AB - To the editor: Intravenous calcium is used in the treatment of severe hyperkalemia with cardiac impact because it antagonizes the action of potassium on the cell membrane, although it does not reduce the serum potassium level. In general, it is used in intermittent doses for 30-60 minutes and it buys time until other conservative measures take effect or until haemodialysis is available. We describe a patient with severe hyperkalemia treated with a continuous infusion of calcium gluconate. ER -