Potassium acetate dilution

• Which potassium acetate is indicated for hypokaleamia?

  Potassium acetate (25mmol in 5mls) is indicated for hypokaleamia without the addition of chloride. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (each 10ml ampoule contains 10mmol potassium ions, 10mmols phosphate ions and 20mmols hydrogen ions) is indicated for hypokaleamia and hypophosphateamia

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• How do I prescribe a pre-mixed solution of potassium chloride?

  Prescribe commercially available potassium pre-mixed solutions when clinically feasible. (listed in 5.2.2). Ensure concentrations greater than 40mmol/L (equivalent to 10 mmol/250 mL) are delivered via a central venous catheter or PICC line EXCPET when the pre-mixed solution of potassium chloride 10mmol in 100mL sodium chloride 0.29% bag is used.

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• How do I prescribe IV potassium?

  Prescribe IV potassium by writing potassium (and salt) in full e.g. “potassium chloride”. No chemical abbreviations are acceptable. Never deliver IV potassium as a bolus. All prescriptions should include an infusion rate or period of time. Prescribe new orders for IV potassium daily after review of serum potassium levels.

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• Can potassium chloride be administered via Y-site?

  To minimize irritation associated with potassium chloride, it is recommended to administer via Y-site with intravenous maintenance fluids whenever feasible. (UW Health GRADE Low quality evidence, strong recommendation) 1.4.13. Central Administration 1.4.13.1.

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• [PDF File]Electrolytes - Enteral and Intravenous - Adult - Inpatient

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  UW Health Guidelines for the Use of Oral, Enteral, and Intravenous Electrolytes in Adults1-34. Electrolyte Concentration Oral Gastric (NG/OG/PEG) For patients with enteral access in small bowel, IV preferred due to adverse GI effects Standard Adult IV dose High-riskAAdult IV dose Notes Potassium.

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• POTASSIUM ACETATE - Pfizer

  Potassium Acetate Injection, USP, 40 mEq (2 mEq/mL) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, concentrated solution of potassium acetate in water for injection. The solution is administered after dilution by the intravenous route as an electrolyte replenisher. It must not be administered undiluted.

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• DBL Potassium Acetate Concentrated Injection - Pfizer

  DBL Potassium Acetate Concentrated Injection is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of hypokalaemia in patients with or without metabolic acidosis; in chronic digitalis intoxication; and in patients with hypokalaemic familial periodic paralysis.

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• [PDF File]Nursing Service Guidelines (General) Electrolyte Infusion ...

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  Potassium/Sodium Phosphate . Lexicomp. Accessed 6/19/2020 from UpToDate.com. 4. Potassium Chloride. Lexicomp. Accessed 6/19/2020 from UpToDate.com 5xi. Le -Comp Drug Information Handbook 2008-2009; pp .250-251; 1269-1270. 6. Electrolytes. Global RPh. Accessed 6/8/09 from . www.globalrph.com

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• [PDF File]Potassium - Administration of oral and intravenous infusion

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  Transfer the patient to Acute Care if requiring concentrations greater than 10mmol in 100mL of potassium chloride, 10mmol in 250mL of potassium dihydrogen phosphate or potassium acetate or a serum potassium level < 2.7 mmol/Lfor continuous cardiac monitoring, more regular observations, frequent serum potassium measurements and assessment of re...

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• [PDF File]Guidelines for Electrolyte Replacement Potassium Replacement

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  Guidelines for Electrolyte Replacement EXCLUSIONS: Patients with the following: hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis, acute kidney injury (AKI), creatinine clearance

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