What is a KCl injection used for in emergency? Understanding its Critical Role
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Intravenous (IV) potassium chloride (KCl) is a high-alert medication because, if administered incorrectly, it can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias. In emergency medicine, a KCl injection is used for the critical, and potentially life-threatening, treatment of severe hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood). This life-saving intervention must be performed with extreme caution and continuous cardiac monitoring to prevent dangerous side effects.
