• Correct Precipitating Factors (alkalosis, hypomagnesemia, drugs)
• Mild Hypokalemia (K+ >2 mEq/L)
  • Infuse potassium chloride ≤10 mEq/hr IV.
• Severe Hypokalemia (K+ ≤2 mEq/L, ECG changes, intense skeletal muscle weakness)
  • Infuse potassium chloride ≤40 mEq/hr IV.
  • Continuously monitor the ECG.

ECG = electrocardiograph; IV = intravenous.