Pediatric and Neonatal Potassium Administration

Authors: Simon J Parsons

Tags: Anesthesia, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Nursing, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Physicians

Last Updated: May 18th, 2021

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Our approach to the management of hypokalemia and hyperkalemia in children is outlined in the document.

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