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The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypokalemia in Pregnancy-Related Hospitalizations: A Nationwide Population Study

International Journal of Nephrology, 2021
Background. There are no nationwide population studies conducted to analyze the prevalence and risk factors associated with hypokalemia during pregnancy in the U.S. Method.
Chien-Wen Yang, Si Li, Yishan Dong
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Drug interaction study in hospitalized hepatic cirrhosis patient in Dr.Ramelan navy hospital [PDF]

, 2009
Cirrhotic liver lead to some changes in pathophysiology such as reduction in liver blood flow, decrease some metabolic and synthetic function of the liver. Also there is a change in endothelial lining from hepatic sinusoid.
., Widyati, Bagijo, Hary, Hubeis, A. Aziz., Lorensia, Amelia   +3 more
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Outpatient preoperative parenteral nutrition in malnourished surgical patients: A feasibility study (the OPPORTUNITY study)

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Preoperative parenteral nutrition (PN) improves outcomes in malnourished surgical patients. Traditionally, this requires hospital admission, increasing length of stay and costs—challenges worsened by limited hospital bed availability. Outpatient PN may offer a feasible alternative.
Narisorn Lakananurak, Leah Gramlich
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Incidence of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients with hypokalemia

Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Background Following trauma, hypokalemia was frequently observed, and it was assumed that those who were more seriously injured experienced hypokalemia more frequently. Improved monitoring and treatment could lower the likelihood of adverse events if the
Esraa Mohamed Salah, Omnia Mohamed Hassan, Amal Hafez Ahmed ELSehly   +2 more
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Jervell and Lange‐Nielsen Syndrome Related Clinical Genetics and Experimental Models

Pediatric Discovery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Jervell and Lange‐Nielsen syndrome (JLNS) is defined by electrocardiographic QT prolongation and sensorineural hearing loss, caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous variants in KCNQ1 and/or KCNE1. KCNQ1 encodes the alpha subunit Kv7.1 of the ion channels accountable for slow delayed rectifier potassium currents (IKs), whereas KCNE1 ...
Yafei Zhou, Christopher L.‐H. Huang, Ying Yang, Yanmin Zhang   +3 more
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A case of acute onset quadriplegia: A lesson for physicians

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020
A 38-year-old female patient presented with acute onset quadriplegia which was initially diagnosed as Guillain-Barre syndrome. ECG features were suggestive of hypokalemia. Blood investigations revealed severe hypokalemia.
Indira Sahu, Mukesh Kumar, Manish Ruhela, Rakesh K Ola   +3 more
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A Case of Hyperkalemia Versus Pseudohyperkalemia in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia [PDF]

, 2020
Introduction: Both hyperkalemia and pseudohyperkalemia occur in the emergency department. True hyperkalemia necessitates emergent treatment while pseudohyperkalemia requires recognition to prevent inappropriate treatment.
Geary, Sean P., Le, Rachel D.
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Guidelines for Essential Trauma Care: Second Edition (2026)

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Injury is a major cause of death and disability globally, with the highest burden in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Strengthening the organization and planning for trauma care (care of the injured) can improve care and lower mortality. In 2004, the International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care (IATSIC) and the World Health ...
Charles Mock, Timothy C. Hardcastle, Christine Gaarder, Amit Gupta, Adam Gyedu, Manjul Joshipura, Elmin Steyn, on behalf of the Essential Trauma Care revision author group, Valencia Adjei, Roger Alcock, Vanda Amado, Michael Boampong, Sanjeev Booi, Petra Brysiewicz, Corazon Cabanilla‐Manuntag, Cristiane de Alencar Domingues, Ghada Elhadari, Ranjith Nanda Ellawala, Sarnai Erdene, Ama Akoma Essuman, Jorge Esteban Foianini, Filippo Gatti, Armando Garcia Guererra, Greg Hynes, Adil Haider, Sandy Ingless, Balavenkata Jagannathan, Helen Jowett, Knut Magne Kolstadbråten, Sonja Krofak, Aireen Patricia Madrid, Tina Tomić Mahečić, Claude Martin, Daniel Ntogwrachu, Bisola Onajin‐Obembe, Nhobojit Roy, Andres Rubiano, Niisoja Mensah Torto, Ben Wachira, Meg Walmsley, Torben Wisborg, Elma Wong   +41 more
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A case of hypokalemia-induced bidirectional ventricular tachycardia

Journal of International Medical Research, 2020
Background Bidirectional ventricular tachycardia (BVT) is a rare, but serious, arrhythmia. Hypokalemia is commonly found in clinical practice, but hypokalemia-induced BVT has rarely been reported.
Yanan Xie, Jingzhe Han, Jinming Liu, Jie Hao, Xiuguang Zu, Yuming Hao   +5 more
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Delayed Manifestation of Transurethral Syndrome as a Complication of Transurethral Prostatic Resection [PDF]

, 2004
Metabolic encephalopathy as a part of ‘transurethral syndrome’ is an immediate complication following transurethral resection of prostate. It occurs during or few hours after the surgery. However, delayed manifestation of this complication is rare. It is
Jadhav, Dr. Meera, Jadhav, Dr. Praveen, Magdum, Dr. Vivek, Paithankar, Dr. Sunita, Patel, Dr. Pratibha   +4 more
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