BALANCE AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC STUDIES IN A CHILD WITH POTASSIUM DEFICIENCY

[摘要] An instance of potassium deficiency is described which was caused by excessive gastrointestinal loss, the parenteral administration of excessive NaCl and glucose and by lack of potassium intake.The changes produced in the ECG are described.Treatment with parenterally administered K was effective. Although a rise in the level of serum K accompanied the improvement, it returned to normal more slowly than the electrocardiogram and the clinical state.The balances of Na, K, Cl and N during the recovery period are presented and discussed.

[学科分类] 儿科学