Wednesday 5 October 2011

Emedinews: Makesure:A patient died after receiving 30 ml IV potassium chloride (KCl) bolus.

Situation: A patient died after receiving 30 ml IV potassium chloride (KCl) bolus.
Reaction: Oh my God! Why was KCL given as bolus?
Lesson: Make sure that IV KCL is not given @ > 10 mEq per hour.

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