Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia

Med Clin North Am. 1997 May;81(3):611-39. doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(05)70536-8.

Abstract

This article discusses the causes and nature of hypokalemia and hyperkalemia. Diagnosis, testing, drug administration, and general management are outlined in detail.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Electrocardiography
  • Heart
  • Homeostasis / physiology
  • Humans
  • Hyperkalemia / diagnosis
  • Hyperkalemia / physiopathology*
  • Hyperkalemia / therapy
  • Hypokalemia / blood
  • Hypokalemia / etiology
  • Hypokalemia / physiopathology*
  • Hypokalemia / therapy
  • Kidney / physiopathology*
  • Muscle, Smooth
  • Potassium / blood
  • Potassium Chloride / therapeutic use
  • Rehydration Solutions

Substances

  • Rehydration Solutions
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Potassium