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5 causes of hypoK
1. decreased intake (malnutrition - EtOHic, e.g.)
2. Increased losses (Diuretics, vomiting (loses H+ and so kidney wastes K+), Diarrhea)
3. alkolosis
EKG changes in hypoK
1. QT prolongation
2. U waves
3. Torsades
Most important thing to give if hypoK
MAGNESIUM. Don't ever try to give one without the other
Loading dose of Mag
2 gm/1 hour
calculating K deficit in hypoK
Every 0.3 mEq/L drop below 3.5 requires 100 mEq of KCl
Rate of repletion
10 and 20/hr are equally safe, but 20 burns more. Best if you can replete orally.
To treat hypoCa, must give Ca and ___
Mag
How to replete Ca
10 cc of 10% CaGluc over 10 min (contains 90 mg Ca), may repeat x1, lasts about 5 hours
Most important Emergency reasons for hypoCa
1. Hydrofluric acid
2. pancreatitis
3. Massive transfusion
4. Ethylene Glycol
5. hypomagnesemia