Potassium Chloride dosing
Electrolytes · 2 mEq/mL · IV Infusion (never push)
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.1 mEq/kg | 7 mEq |
| standard | 0.3 mEq/kg | 21 mEq |
| high | 0.5 mEq/kg | 35 mEq |
10-40 mEq IV over 1-4 hr. Max 10 mEq/hr peripheral, 20 mEq/hr central with monitoring. NEVER IV push — fatal arrhythmia risk. Must dilute.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · Electrolyte replacement guidelines
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Vigil computes Potassium Chloride for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.