IV
Intravenous Potassium Chloride
Indicated if PO intake not possible / K⁺ <3.0mmol/L / ECG disturbances
IV potassium should not be administered at a rate of greater than 10mmol/hour.
- Pharmacology
- 10mmol of potassium replacement is expected to increased serum potassium concentration by approximately 1mmol/L.
Clinical Use
- Adverse Effects
- Thrombophlebitis
- Hyperkalaemia
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