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Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
el - Repeat electrolytes ... incongruous with clinical ... Consider magnesium repletion ... - Repletion Of ... hr for routine repletion
Electrolyte Repletion

Significant electrolyte depletion can result in serious complications. These guidelines are meant to assist with
Electrolyte Repletion ... Significant electrolyte ... depletion can result ... empiric dosing of electrolytes ... essential for repletion
Potassium Electrolyte Repletion
If patient also has hypomagnesemia, replete magnesium before repleting potassium
Oral:
 • Pills (ask pharmacy
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Intern Pocket Cards - Electrolyte Repletion Guide
Electrolyte Repletion:
 - Potassium (ref range 3.5-4.5)
 - Magnesium (ref
Pocket Cards - Electrolyte ... Repletion Guide ... Electrolyte Repletion ... pocketcardset #Electrolyte ... #Repletion #Guide
Phosphate Electrolyte Repletion
Oral: Neutra-Phos, Neutra-Phos-K, K-Phos Neutral (Na and K Phos)
Intravenous: Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate

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Phosphate Electrolyte ... Repletion Oral ... #Phosphate #Electrolyte ... #Repletion #hypophosphatemia
Calcium Electrolyte Repletion
Always correct Ca for albumin before deciding if it is abnormal
Calcium Electrolyte ... Repletion Always ... SatyaPatelMD #Calcium #Electrolyte ... #Repletion #management
Magnesium Electrolyte Repletion
Oral - Only do if patient does not tolerate IV
 • Magnesium oxide (can
Magnesium Electrolyte ... Repletion Oral ... #Magnesium #Electrolyte ... #Repletion #management
Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
Electrolyte imbalances ... and excretion of electrolytes ... Electrolyte imbalances ... of one or more electrolyte ... create a complex clinical
Electrolyte Repletion
Potassium 
  - ref range 3.5-4.5
  - if acute MI, cardiac conditions >4.5
Electrolyte Repletion ... formulations #Electrolyte ... #Repletion #management
Pathophysiology of The Nephron - Electrolyte and Water Exchange

The nephron — electrolyte and water exchange. 
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The Nephron - Electrolyte ... The nephron — electrolyte ... or addition of electrolytes ... Nephrology #Nephron #Electrolytes