E87.6Dagger codeAsterisk code
Hypokalaemia
Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Cited in 3 documents
- GuidelinesHypokalaemiaStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition
- GuidelinesHypokalaemiaHypokalaemia
- GuidelinesTheophylline PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral T48.6 + (X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Patients present with: tachycardia and tachyarrhythmias, hyperventilation nausea and vomiting tremor agitation profound hypokalaemia seizures GENERAL MEASURES Monitor ECG and treat dysrhythmias. Monitor and correct fluid status and electrolyte abnormalities. Monitor theophylline concentrations, if