Mild hypokalemia (serum potassium 3.0 to 3.5 mEq/L)
Moderate hypokalemia (ser...
Patients with hypokalemia often have no symptoms, especially if the hypokalemia is mild (serum potassium 3.0 to 3.5 mEq/L).
Neuromuscular (most prominent manifestations)
Skeletal muscle weak...
Underlying cause of hypokalemia should be identified.
For asymptomatic patients treated with oral replacement, outpatient follow-up is sufficient.
Patients with cardiac manifes...
Patients receiving IV therapy should have cardiac monitoring and serum potassium level checked frequently (q4–6h).
Patients requiring potassium s...
Asmar A, Mohandas R, Wingo CS. A physiologic-based approach to the treatment of a patient with hypokalemia. Am J Kidney Dis. 2012;60(3):492–497. [View Abstract on OvidMedline...
Hyperkalemia
Algorithm: Hypokalemia
43339004 hypokalemia (disorder)
22774003 Hypokalemic alkalosis (disorder)
237851007 Hypokalemic acidosis (disorder)
237853005 Drug-induced hypo...
In patients without heart disease, a mildly low potassium level will rarely cause cardiac disturbances. In an otherwise healthy patient, gentle repletion using oral potassium or an inc...
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