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necrosis; therefore, central venous access is preferable for infusions of both the gluconate and chloride salts and strongly recommended for calcium chloride (however, not delay calcium administration via a peripheral vein in the setting of life-threatening hyperkalemia) In patients taking digitalis, an immediate cardiac consultation should be obtained prior to administration, if possible, as calcium therapy may precipitate other dysrhythmias