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Electrolyte disturbances in AKI and CKD

evan May 10, 2024

Kidneys are primarily responsible for the excretion of potassium from the body. Potassium secretion is enhanced by sodium absorption through Na/K pump in distal renal tubules. Therefore if in an injury this exchange cannot occur - hyperkalaemia

Sodium excretion and reabsorption is dependant on fluid and acid-base balance and more facts may influence if the kidneys need to excrete it

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