Treatment of hyperkalaemia with intravenous salbutamol.
Thirteen children with hyperkalaemia were treated by intravenous infusions of salbutamol, 4 micrograms/kg over 20 minutes. Reductions in the mean (SD) plasma potassium concentrations, of 1.48 (0.5) and 1.64 (0.5) mmol/l were obtained at 40 and 120 minutes, respectively, after completion of the infusions. No side effects were noted.
Murdoch
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Department of Paediatric Cardiology, United Medical and Dental School, Guy's Hospital, London.
Dos Anjos
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Haycock
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000150:complications; D000420:Albuterol / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male
D000420:Albuterol