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Figure 18-6

Plasma Potassium (K+) Concentrations During the Infusion of Potassium Chloride (Kcl) Increase More in Patients Also Receiving Phenylephrine

(From Williams ME, Rosa RM, Silva P, et al. Impairment of extrarenal potassium disposal by alpha-adrenergic stimulation. N Engl J Med. 1984;311[3]:145-149, with permission.)

Plasma potassium (K+) concentrations during the infusion of potassium chloride (KCl) increase more in patients also receiving phenylephrine.