Hypokalemia resident survival guide: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 21:02, 21 November 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Definition
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
Management
Potassium < 3.5 mEq/L | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Increased urinary loss measure urine potassium | Elevated glucose Insulin excess alkalosis Periodic paralysis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||