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Revision as of 15:01, 7 July 2022
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.
