title: Hypokalemic paralysis in two patients with paramyotonia congenita (PC) and known hyperkalemic/exercise-induced weakness.
abstract: Two male patients from a single family with known PC and "potassium sensitivity" developed hypokalemic paralysis following generalized anesthesia. These patients confirm previous similar observations. It's significance and management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Cedar Rapids Hospitals.
authors.forename: E W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Streib
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D009224:Myotonia Congenita / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D011188:Potassium