Parenteral versus enteral potassium suppletion in icu patients: does it make a difference?
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Introduction Hypokalemia is a common electrolyte disturbance in the ICU, which makes potassiumchloride (KCl) suppletion a frequent necessity. Parenteral KCl suppletion is mostly used in critically ill patients, but it is associated with safety risks, such as overcorrection and line-infections. Enteral KCl suppletion could be a safe and effective alternative in many instances. However, it is not known whether bioavailability of enterally administered KCl is sufficient in critically ill patients. Renal potassium excretion (RPE) was used as a measure of absorbed KCl.
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