Difference between revisions of "MEDICATION-POTASSIUM"

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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>
+<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>
-==Reference(s)==
-Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
-<br/>American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
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 [[Category:Advanced Life Support]]