Coping with HYPOKALAEMIA
Mild hypokalaemia (low potassium in the blood), with potassium levels of 3.1-3.5 mmol/L, is probably the commonest electrolyte abnormality affecting hospitalised patients. In 5% of cases the potassium level is below 3.0 mmol/L, but even mild hypokalaemia can affect the heart rhythm. It’s commonly associated with the use of certain diuretics (water tablets)
