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  • Anesthesiology
  • Critical Care Medicine

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  • Hyperkalemia is a frequent complication in hospitalized patients, especially post-surgery.
  • Perioperative factors can significantly disrupt potassium homeostasis, leading to dangerous plasma potassium levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the physiology of potassium homeostasis.
  • To classify the diverse etiologies of perioperative hyperkalemia.
  • To highlight surgical conditions and comorbidities that increase risk.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on perioperative hyperkalemia.
  • Classification of hyperkalemia causes based on pathophysiologic mechanisms.
  • Identification of specific surgical procedures and patient conditions associated with risk.

Main Results:

  • Hyperkalemia causes are categorized into altered potassium distribution, reduced urinary excretion, and exogenous potassium load.
  • Specific surgical contexts like rhabdomyolysis, bariatric, and vascular procedures increase risk.
  • Chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and certain medications (preoperative and inpatient) are significant risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Awareness of pathophysiologic mechanisms is crucial for clinicians managing perioperative hyperkalemia.
  • Many risks associated with perioperative hyperkalemia can be mitigated or prevented.
  • Multidisciplinary awareness and proactive management are key to patient safety.