Rebound perioperative hyperkalemia in six patients after cessation of ritodrine for premature labor.
prospective_cohort · Level II
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Abstract
This report describes six patients who had marked hyperkalemia 60-150 min after cessation of intravenous ritodrine, which had been administered for management of preterm labor. Abnormal electrocardiographic findings are very important clues for a prompt diagnosis of hyperkalemia.
Medical subject headings
- Hyperkalemia
- Obstetric Labor, Premature
- Ritodrine
- Tocolytic Agents