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EBQ:Use of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (Kayexylate) in Hyperkalemia
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Contents
Pro Argument
Previous standard of care.
Con Argument
- http://emcrit.org/misc/is-kayexalate-useless/
- Refer consultants to this article
Sources
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