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Rapid IV infusions of K can be harmful and must be given in a controlled and closely monitored. The rate of infusion should not normally exceed 40 mmol given in 1 L over 4-6 hours unless life-threatening arrhythmias and profound hypokalaemia and this should be managed in an HDU/CCU environment
Initial Hypokalaemia Management: Severe if K < 2.5 mmol/L
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