UKKA 2023 — Management of Hyperkalaemia in Adults

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Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate is recommended as an option in the emergency management of acute, life-threatening hyperkalaemia (potassium ≥ 6.5 mmol/L); patiromer is recommended for initiation in secondary care rather than for acute emergency treatment.