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mature to facilitate
neonates). effectiveness of
potassium
replacement. Moni-
because
hypochloremia may
occur if replacing
potassium without
● Toxicity and
Overdose: Symptoms
of hyperkalemia
(slow, irregular
heartbeat; fatigue;
muscle weakness;
paresthesia;
confusion; dyspnea;
pressed ST segments;
prolonged QT
segments; widened
of P waves; and
cardiac arrhythmias).
● Treatment includes
discontinuation of
potassium,administr
ation of sodium
bicarbonate to
correct acidosis,
to facilitate passage
of potassium into
not receiving
digoxin), sodium
polystyrene used as
an exchange resin,
renal function.