Transcription of Management of Hypokalaemia Clinical Guideline
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Management of Hypokalaemia Clinical Guideline August 2019 Management of Hypokalaemia Clinical Guideline Page 2 of 13 Summary Key: Check other electrolyte levels, particularly magnesium and phosphateGeneral Notes GP/SWASFT ED/MAU/SRU/Acute GP/Amb-Care In-patient wards Normal range: mmol/L K+ < mmol/L K+ < K+ - mmol/L Start Considering dietary changes Replace total body deficit over 3-5 days using oral supplements where possible see Table 1 Give the maximum safe dose IV over 24 hours see Table 2 PO potassium replacement as per Table 1 No ECG changes or history of cardiovascular condition or condition acute? Yes Check potassium every 2 days until normalised Recheck potassium as per Table 2, changing to oral treatment when appropriate End Management of Hypokalaemia Clinical Guideline Page 3 of 13 1.
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