For hyperkalemia, commonly used clinical treatments include firstly diuretics, which increase the excretion of potassium, thus increasing its discharge from the body. Additionally, hypertonic glucose with insulin is used intravenously to facilitate the movement of potassium from outside to inside the cells. Sodium bicarbonate can also be used to correct acidosis, which can likewise reduce blood potassium levels. When hyperkalemia causes ventricular arrhythmias, calcium injections should be administered immediately to counteract the cardiac toxicity of high potassium. If these treatments do not result in significant effects and the condition is critical, emergency hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis can be performed to lower blood potassium levels. (Medication should be administered under the guidance of a doctor.)