Check out our free veterinary emergency tools, protocols, and articles: Free training on IV potassium supplementation: FREE Acid-Base Analysis Workshop: If you're new to my channel, I am Igor Yankin, a small animal emergency and critical care specialist based in Texas. You might know me as the founder of , where I’ve spent the last several years creating evidence-based tools, case discussions, and training for veterinarians working on the front lines of emergency and critical care. My story in ECC started back in 2010 when I worked full-time ER shifts. After five intense years, I completed a small animal rotating internship at Oregon State University, followed by an ECC residency at the University of Florida. Since 2019, I’ve been practicing as a veterinary criticalist. Over the years, I’ve noticed that what most ER vets and techs need isn’t just more information — it’s a way to connect, discuss real cases, and keep growing together without judgment. That realization inspired me to create something new — a space where emergency and critical care professionals can come together, learn, and support each other in a meaningful way. That space is now called the VetEmCrit Academy — a growing community for those who want to stay sharp, confident, and connected in ECC practice. If you’re ready to see what’s inside and how it works, learn more by going to The Real Reason Calcium Gluconate is Given for Hyperkalemia: A New Perspective Explore the critical role calcium gluconate plays in treating hyperkalemia, a condition characterized by high serum potassium. This video challenges the traditional belief that calcium stabilizes cardiac membranes and introduces new research suggesting that calcium gluconate enhances cell conduction through L-type calcium channels. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for clinical practice, especially in recognizing life-threatening ECG changes and implementing life-saving treatments. Join us for an in-depth dive into the science behind hyperkalemia and calcium treatment. 00:00 Introduction to Hyperkalemia and Calcium Gluconate 00:32 Understanding Cardiac Action Potentials 02:26 Effects of Hyperkalemia on the Heart 05:30 Clinical Signs and Treatment of Severe Hyperkalemia 06:57 New Research on Calcium Gluconate Mechanism 11:16 Conclusion and Further Resources