title: Does Hemodialysis Dialysate Potassium Composition Matter?.
abstract: Dyskalemia is known to cause cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. In persons undergoing hemodialysis, potassium dialysate composition has been identified as a contributingfactor in addition to co-morbidities, medications, dietary potassium intake, and stage of kidney disease. Current evidence recommends a thorough evaluation of all factors affecting potassium balance, and lower potassium concentration should be used cautiously in patients who are likely to develop cardiac arrhythmias. Nephrology nurses play a key role inpatient assessment and edu- cation related to potassium balance.
authors.forename: Mary S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Haras
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D015897:Comorbidity; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D015312:Hemodialysis Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D064647:Nephrology Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011188:Potassium / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D015312:Hemodialysis Solutions; D011188:Potassium