DRUG GUIDELINE

Potassium Intravenous Infusion And Enteral (General Wards And Coronary Care Unit)
SCOPE (Area): General Wards, (Exclude: Paediatrics Seek Advice), Coronory Care Unit
SCOPE (Staff): Clinical Staff
Printed versions of this document SHOULD NOT be considered up to date / current


Preamble

See Appendix 1 for full version of this drug guideline.


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References

Alfred Health (2010, November). Safe use of Potassium Chloride (KCl)- Oral and Intravenous. Alfred Health. From personal communication
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CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group (2020). The Renal Drug Database. Retrieved March 8, 2020, from
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MIMS Australia. (2020, March). MIMS Online, Potassium Chloride SR tablet product information. Retrieved March 8, 2020 from
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Southern Health (2011, July). Potassium Adult Medication Profile. Southern Health. From personal communication
The Northern Hospital (2011, September). Potassium Chloride Drug Protocol. The Northern Hospital. From personal communication
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Appendix

Appendix 1 POTASSIUM - intravenous infusion and enteral (General Wards)



Reg Authority: Medication Safety & Governance Committee (MSGC) Date Effective: 09/08/2021
Review Responsibility: Pharmacist - Rotational Date for Review: 30/06/2026
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