Current views on the diagnosis and management of hypokalaemia in children.

Jakub Zieg, Lucie Gonsorcikova, Daniel Landau

Journal: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) 2017;105(7):762-72

PMID: 26972906

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Abstract

UNLABELLED

Hypokalaemia is a common electrolyte disorder in children, caused by decreased potassium intake, increased gastrointestinal and urinary losses or transcellular shift. Patients with severe hypokalaemia may suffer from symptoms such as life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. The aim of our study was to review the aetiology of hypokalaemia, suggest a diagnostic algorithm and discuss the management of patients with various aetiologies of hypokalaemia.

CONCLUSION

Understanding the pathophysiology of hypokalaemic states, along with a detailed medical history, physical examination and specific laboratory tests are required for proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Address: Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Motol University Hospital, Charles University in Prague, Praha, Czech Republic.; Paediatrics Department B, Faculty of Health Sciences, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Ben-Gurion University, Beer Sheva, Israel.

DOI: 10.1111/apa.13398

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MeSH Terms: Adrenal Cortex Diseases, Child, Disease Management, Genetic Diseases, Inborn, Humans, Hypokalemia