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Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia

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Disorder of potassium balance—both hypo- and hyperkalemia—is a common finding in the ICU. These abnormalities might be subtle requiring minimal intervention or life-threatening requiring urgent measures. A methodological approach is warranted to manage this problem.

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Correspondence to Subhash Todi M.D., M.R.C.P. .

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Todi, S., Chawla, R. (2012). Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia. In: Chawla, R., Todi, S. (eds) ICU Protocols. Springer, India. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-0535-7_57

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