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Hypokalemia Management: Guide to IV Potassium Replacement

Hypokalemia, defined as a serum potassium (K+) level below 3.5 mmol/L (normal range: 3.5–5.5 mmol/L), is a frequently encountered electrolyte imbalance, affecting over 20% of hospitalized patients. While often initially asymptomatic, this seemingly benign deviation can rapidly escalate to life-threatening complications, including…