Remember: is it a haemolysed blood sample? (you can do an iSTAT)
Severity
- Mild: 5.5-5.9mmol/l – No urgent action required (Dietary & Medication modification & GP F/U)
- Moderate: 6.0-6.4mmol/l – Follow treatment guide (maybe suitable for discharge)
- Severe: ≥6.5mmol/l OR ECG changes – Follow treatment guide, must admit