European Resuscitation Council
Part 8: advanced challenges in resuscitation. Section 1: life-threatening electrolyte abnormalities. European Resuscitation Council
Abstract
Electrolyte abnormalities are among the most common reasons for patients to develop cardiac arrhythmias. Of all the electrolyte abnormalities, hyperkalemia is most rapidly fatal. A high degree of clinical suspicion and aggressive treatment of underlying electrolyte abnormalities can prevent many patients from progressing to cardiac arrest.
Source and rights
Published by Resuscitation, 2000. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- European Resuscitation Council
- Published
- 2000
- Applies to
- 🇪🇺 Europe
- Scope
- Regional
- Journal
- Resuscitation
- PubMed
- 10978804
- Added to Prognia
- 25 July 2026








