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1: Crit Care Clin. 2002 Apr;18(2):273-88, vi.Links

Disorders of potassium homeostasis. Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia.

Gennari FJ.

University of Vermont College of Medicine, Rehab 2308, University Health Center Campus, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT 05401, USA. fgennari@zoo.uvm.edu

This article reviews the diagnosis and management of clinical disorders of potassium balance, with particular attention to the critically ill patient. The normal regulation of potassium balance is reviewed as a background for understanding these disorders, followed by a discussion of the causes and management of hypo- and hyperkalemia. Practical guidelines are presented for acute and chronic management.

PMID: 12053834 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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