Implementation of an intravenous potassium policy.
This article explains the rationale and method for implementing a hospital policy for administration of intravenous potassium. The potassium policy is also presented. Because of the potential toxicities associated with potassium, it is very important to have established guidelines for safe and effective administration in an institution. This article will assist readers in developing a policy for their institution.
D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000592:standards*; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010606:Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; D011050:Policy Making; D011188:Potassium / Q000008:administration & dosage*