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This research aims to understand the prevalence and outcomes of hyperkalemia among adult emergency department patients without end-stage renal disease.

February 2, 2026Clinical and Experimental Emergency MedicineOpen Access

Epidemiology of Hyperkalemia Among United States Emergency Departments Patients without End-Stage Renal Disease from 2016-2023

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This research aims to understand the prevalence and outcomes of hyperkalemia among adult emergency department patients without end-stage renal disease.
Analyzed data from emergency departments across the United States from 2016 to 2023.
Identified adult patients diagnosed with hyperkalemia who did not have end-stage renal disease.
Reviewed treatment methods and outcomes, including admissions and cardiac arrests.
Approximately two-thirds of hyperkalemia patients were admitted to the hospital.
Two percent of patients experienced cardiac arrest due to hyperkalemia.
Sodium bicarbonate and calcium were commonly administered, while hemodialysis was utilized infrequently.

Implication

Epidemiological analysis reveals hyperkalemia's impact in emergency department patients, suggesting significant health risks.

Abstract

Among adult patients without ESRD, hyperkalemia is an uncommon but important condition, with twothirds requiring admission and two percent experiencing cardiac arrest. Sodium bicarbonate and calcium administration is common, while hemodialysis is rare.

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Gottlieb et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fd81c1c9540dea80f3ed https://doi.org/10.15441/ceem.25.149

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Implication

Epidemiological analysis reveals hyperkalemia's impact in emergency department patients, suggesting significant health risks.

Epidemiology of Hyperkalemia Among United States Emergency Departments Patients without End-Stage Renal Disease from 2016-2023

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Epidemiology of Hyperkalemia Among United States Emergency Departments Patients without End-Stage Renal Disease from 2016-2023

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