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Related Subjects:Hyperkalaemia |ECG - Hyperkalaemia |Hypokalemia |Hyperkalaemic and Hypokalaemic Periodic Paralysis |Resuscitation - Advanced Life Support |Action Potential
Rapid IV infusions of K can be harmful and must be given in a controlled and closely monitored. The rate of infusion should not normally exceed 40 mmol given in 1 L over 4-6 hours unless life-threatening arrhythmias and profound hypokalaemia and this should be managed in an HDU/CCU environment
Initial Hypokalaemia Management: Severe if K⁺ < 2.5 mmol/L |
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Diuretics (Loop and Thiazide) |
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Gastrointestinal Losses (Vomiting, Diarrhea) |
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Hyperaldosteronism |
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Magnesium Deficiency |
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Insulin Administration |
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