What to do for potassium chloride poisoning

Potassium chloride poisoning requires fasting, intravenous fluid administration, and other interventions. If potassium chloride poisoning occurs, discontinue immediately any medications or foods containing potassium. Initiate immediate cardiac monitoring, establish an intravenous line, and administer intravenous calcium gluconate to counteract the cardiotoxic effects of hyperkalemia. Additionally, administer hypertonic glucose with insulin, and/or infuse alkaline sodium bicarbonate solution. Both treatments promote the shift of potassium into cells, thereby reducing extracellular potassium levels.