Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

The Korean Pediatric Society (대한소아청소년과학회)
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Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia

저칼륨혈증과 고칼륨혈증

  • Lim, In-Seok (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Chung Ang University)
  • 임인석 (중앙대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Received : 2006.03.22
  • Accepted : 2006.03.24
  • Published : 2006.05.15
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Abstract

Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia are the most commonly encountered electrolyte abnormalities in hospitalized patients. Because untreated hypokalemia or hyperkalemia is associated with high morbidity and mortality, it is important to recognize and treat them immediately. Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia can result from disruptions in transcellular homeostasis or in the renal regulation of $K^+$ excretion. Although the recognition is simple, appropriate management requires an understanding of normal $K^+$ homeostasis and pathophysiology. In this article, normal $K^+$ homeostasis, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of hypokalemia and hypokalemia are discussed.

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