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: Identifying metabolic alkalosis or acidosis helps narrow the differential.

: Hypomagnesemia often coexists with hypokalemia and must be corrected to successfully replenish potassium. 4. Management and Treatment Mild to Moderate ( Download HypokaliГ©mie pdf

) : Usually treated with oral potassium supplements, which are safer than intravenous options. : Requires intravenous (IV) potassium. Caution : IV potassium must be administered slowly (usually ) to avoid cardiac arrest.

: Discontinue offending diuretics or treat the underlying GI illness. Visualization of ECG Changes Na+/K+cap N a raised to the positive power

). Potassium is vital for maintaining cellular membrane potentials, particularly in cardiac and skeletal muscle. 1. Etiology (Causes)

: Increased risk of arrhythmias. ECG changes typically include: Flattening of the T-wave. Appearance of U-waves . ST-segment depression. Gastrointestinal : Constipation or paralytic ileus. 3. Diagnostic Approach Caution : IV potassium must be administered slowly

: Diuretic use (furosemide, thiazides), hyperaldosteronism, or renal tubular acidosis.