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Serum potassium may be expected to increase by ~0.25 mEq/L for each 20 mEq IV KCl infused. Magnesium replacement will be one-time doses. All doses will be comprised of the appropriate number of 4 g/100mL premixed piggybacks. Infuse at a rate of 1 gm per hour.
Always look at potassium level to determine appropriate IV phosphorus product: use K Phos if K < 4.0 mEq/L and Na Phos if K 4.0 mEq/L. For IV replacement: Pharmacy will dilute in 250mL NS or D5W.
Intravenous potassium is a high-risk medication and carries risks of inadvertent hyperkalaemia, fluid overload, and peripheral vein extravasation and thrombophlebitis. Rapid intravenous administration or overdose may cause cardiac arrhythmia or arrest. Monitor fluid status and electrolytes in all children receiving potassium replacement.
10 Σεπ 2023 · Through a peripheral line, 10mEq “K-riders” are usually ordered, and you can expect the potassium to increase by ~0.1 mEq per K-rider. Severe hypokalemia: In extreme cases, can give 20mEq every 2-3 hours
19 Ιουν 2018 · Potassium Phosphate: give to patients who also have low potassium or high sodium. Giving 15 mmol of KPO4 will give 13.2 mEq of K. Factor that in when repleting K. Sodium phosphate: give to patients with a serum potassium > 4.5mEq/L and serum sodium <145 mEq/L sodium.
Oral potassium chloride is the treatment of choice for most patients. Effervescent tablets (Sando-K ®), each contain 12mmol of potassium and 8mmol of chloride. The dosage and duration of treatment depends on existing potassium deficit and whether there is continuing potassium loss.
Indications for urgent treatment include severe or symptomatic hypo-kalemia or hyperkalemia; abrupt changes in potassium levels; electrocardiography changes; or the presence of certain...
