Table 4 Primary and secondary endpoints
From: A randomized study to compare oral potassium binders in the treatment of acute hyperkalemia
Primary Endpoints | Secondary Endpoints |
|---|---|
▪ Change in serum potassium at 2 and 4 h ▪ Length of ER or hospital stay ▪ Admit to hospital (yes/no) for the subgroup of participants enrolled from the ER | ▪ Dialysis yes/no within 8 h ▪ Change in Ca2+ and Mg2+ ▪ Tolerability (gastrointestinal side effects) ▪ New lower extremity edema ▪ Palatability (patient subjective rating) ▪ Next morning serum potassium |