Clinical use of potassium supplements.
The clinical use of potassium supplements is reviewed. Included is a discussion of the measurement of potassium status, oral and intravenous potassium therapy, intraperitoneal potassium administration, and hazards of potassium supplements. It is concluded that the potential hazards of potassium indicate a need for a more rational approach to potassium therapy.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000188:drug therapy; D007274:Injections, Intraperitoneal; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D011189:Potassium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011191:Potassium Deficiency
D011189:Potassium Chloride; D011188:Potassium