Difference between revisions of "MEDICATION-POTASSIUM"

Latest revision as of 11:31, 1 January 2023

SUMMARY

1. Electrolyte important for membrane stability. Hypokalemia leads to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
2. Indications: persistent VF, hypokalemia.
3. SE: bradycardia, hypotension, asystole, extravasation may lead to tissue necrosis.

DOSAGE
4. Given as a slow infusion.

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-<div>1. Electrolyte important for membrane stability. Hypokalemia leads to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. <div>2. Indications: persistent VF, hypokalemia. </div><div>3. SE: bradycardia, hypotension, asystole, extravasation may lead to tissue necrosis.</div><div><br></div><div>DOSAGE</div><div>4. Given as a slow infusion.</div>
+===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] =====
+. Electrolyte important for membrane stability. Hypokalemia leads to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
+<br/>2. Indications: persistent VF, hypokalemia.
-==Reference(s)==
+<br/>3. SE: bradycardia, hypotension, asystole, extravasation may lead to tissue necrosis.
-Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
+<br/>
-<br/>American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
+<br/>DOSAGE
+<br/>4. Given as a slow infusion.
 [[Category:Medication]]
 [[Category:Advanced Life Support]]