Ep6: Hypokalemia (6 L’s)

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Ep6: Hypokalemia (6 L’s)

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May 10, 2016

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6 L’s Lethargy Leg cramps Limp muscles Low, shallow respirations Lethal cardiac dysrythmias Lots of urine (polyuria)
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