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 spot urine potassium | Redistribution defects Elevated glucose Insulin excess alkalosis Periodic paralysis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spot Urine K < 10 GI losses Biliary losses Laxative abuse Intestinal fistula | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||