Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. **Insulin is used to correct hyperkalaemia.** *Hyperkalaemia is increased plasma potassium level above normal range in extracellular fluid. There is increased membrane excitability, which leads to ventricular arrhythmia and ventricular fibrillation. *Administration of iv insulin activates Na+- K+ ATPase pump and causes redistribution of K+ from extracellular into the cells by Na+-K+ ATPase pump. This pump moves: *3 Na⁺ out of the cell *2 K⁺ into the cell *Potassium shifts from extracellular fluid (plasma) into cells, lowering serum K⁺. Thus is used to correct hyperkalaemia insulin_is_used_to_correct_hyperkalaemia.txt Last modified: 2025/12/30 06:15by admin