Potassium Repletion - Oral vs IV Oral KCl - 40mEq ...

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Potassium Repletion - Oral vs IV

Oral KCl 

 - 40mEq at a time, q2-4 hrs 

 - Side Effect: GI upset

IV KCl 

 - 10 mEq/hr via peripheral vein 

 - 20 mEq/hr via central line

 - Side Effect: Burning pain proximal to IV site



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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