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1. Electrolyte important for membrane stability. Hypokalemia leads to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. < | ===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] ===== | ||
1. Electrolyte important for membrane stability. Hypokalemia leads to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. | |||
<br/>2. Indications: persistent VF, hypokalemia. | |||
<br/>3. SE: bradycardia, hypotension, asystole, extravasation may lead to tissue necrosis. | |||
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<br/>DOSAGE | |||
<br/>4. Given as a slow infusion. | |||
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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.
