Tuesday, 15 May 2012

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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