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

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 6 October 2020

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

Name	Time	Method
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

Name	Time	Method
Arrhythmia. Timepoint: 1 hour, 3 hours and 6 hours after the end of the infusion,. Method of measurement: Monitoring.