Hyperkalemia after Cessation of Ritodrine in a Parturient during Cesarean Section: A case report / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
;
: 469-472, 2008.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-29986
ABSTRACT
Ritodrine hydrochloride is widely used for the treatment of premature uterine contraction because the drug has beta2-sympathomimetic effect on the uterus. Hypokalemia is one of the most common side effects of ritodrine. We experienced a case of hyperkalemia without ECG change that occurred during cesarean section in a healthy parturient, associated with low-dose ritodrine pretreatment for six and half hours to stop preterm labor. We treated the patient with potassium-free fluid and calcium chloride. Plasma potassium level returned to normal four hours after the ritodrine had been terminated.
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Main subject:
Plasma
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Potassium
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Ritodrine
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Uterine Contraction
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Uterus
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Calcium Chloride
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Cesarean Section
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Electrocardiography
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Hyperkalemia
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Hypokalemia
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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