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Title: How are glucose and insulin used to treat hyperkalemia associated with acute renal failure? Post by: Guest on Aug 17, 2021 How are glucose and insulin used to treat hyperkalemia associated with acute renal failure? ▸ Glucose has an osmotic effect, which attracts water and sodium, resulting in more dilute blood and a lower potassium concentration. ▸ When insulin transports glucose into the cell, it also carries potassium with it. ▸ Potassium attaches to receptors on the cell membrane of glucose and is carried into the cell. ▸ Increasing insulin causes ketoacidosis, which causes potassium to move into the cell in exchange for hydrogen. Title: How are glucose and insulin used to treat hyperkalemia associated with acute renal failure? Post by: Guest on Aug 17, 2021 Content hidden
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