Hypokalemic states in clinical practice. a case of severe hypokalemia combined with flaccid quadriplegia
Ceriani, G.; Pellegrino, R.; Beltrutti, D.; Ghigo, A.
Minerva Anestesiologica 46(11): 1205-1214
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0375-9393 PMID: 7231698 Document Number: 159454
The biochemical data relating to the physiological distribution of potassium and its regulating factors in the normal human body are explained. Reference is then made to the clinical symptoms and aetiopathogenesis of hypokalaemia. A serious case coupled with flaccid quadriplegia in a 34-yr-old male is presented. Stress is laid on the usefulness of correct investigation of the history, and the fundamental resort to complete electrolytic screening in patients presenting with polyuria, polydipsia, arrhythmia and flaccid quadriplegia.