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Evaluation of two methods of intravenous potassium infusion on the correction of hypokalemia in Critically Ill Patients

Phase 2
Conditions
Hypokalemia.
Hypokalemia
E87.6
Registration Number
IRCT20141009019470N102
Lead Sponsor
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
64
Inclusion Criteria

Age 20 to 75 years
Hospitalization in intensive care unit with blood potassium level 3.5-2.5

Exclusion Criteria

Heart disease
kidney disease
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Gastrointestinal inflammatory disease
Diarrhea and vomiting
Taking diuretics
Potassium supplementation
ACEI Consumption
Bicarbonate
Cardiac arrhythmia
Use of inotropic drugs
Acid and base disorder

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Correction of blood potassium levels in patients with hypokalemia with 3-hour potassium infusion. Timepoint: A blood sample is taken from the patient to check the blood level of potassium1 hour, 3 hours and 6 hours after the end of the infusion,. Method of measurement: A blood sample.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Arrhythmia. Timepoint: 1 hour, 3 hours and 6 hours after the end of the infusion,. Method of measurement: Monitoring.
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