Hypokalemia resident survival guide
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Urinary K loss < 10 GI losses Biliary losses Laxative abuse Intestinal fistula | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||