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Physiology and Homeostasis of PotassiumOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
The urgency of treatment of hyperkalemia varies with the presence or absence of the symptoms and signs associated with hyperkalemia, the severity of the potassium elevation, and the cause of hyperkalemia.
Potassium a major intra cellular cation is intimately involved in the maintenance of resting membrane potential. Hypo or hyperkalemia can cause disturbances of muscle, nerve and cardiac cell excitability. These three excitable cells are closely associated with anaesthesia. The absolute levels of potassium, presence of symptoms, acute or chronic disturbance and associated risk factors should be borne in mind perioperatively.