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Is the process for treatment for MH different for pediatric patients from adults?

Posted By Administration, Friday, June 13, 2014
Updated: Friday, December 19, 2014

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In some ways it is different, for example: If hyperkalemia (K > 5.9 or less with ECG changes) is present, treat with bicarbonate, glucose/insulin and calcium: For pediatric patients: 0.1 units regular insulin/kg IV and 0.5 Grams/kg dextrose (% in formulation not important). For adult patients: 10 units regular insulin IV and 50 ml 50% glucose. For more information please click this link: http://www.mhaus.org/healthcare-professionals/managing-a-crisis

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