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Would dialysis be needed for high potassium levels?
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Yes: If the potassium level is dangerously high then and the level can't be lowered with oral and/or IV medications then you might need emergency dialysis.
Answered 6/24/2015
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Yes: If the kidneys are not working and you are not making urine, and the potassium is very high dialysis would be needed to remove potassium.
Answered 8/9/2013
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