Disorders of potassium homeostasis. Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia.
This article reviews the diagnosis and management of clinical disorders of potassium balance, with particular attention to the critically ill patient. The normal regulation of potassium balance is reviewed as a background for understanding these disorders, followed by a discussion of the causes and management of hypo- and hyperkalemia. Practical guidelines are presented for acute and chronic management.
Gennari
F John
FJ
University of Vermont College of Medicine, Rehab 2308, University Health Center Campus, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT 05401, USA. fgennari@zoo.uvm.edu
D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011188:Potassium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism
D011188:Potassium