Potassium Chloride Infusions

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Lana Bell
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Potassium Chloride Infusions

Hi,
I know that Potassium Chloride infusions have been a topic of discussion in the past, but I wanted to know if any institutions have specific policies in place about maximum doses. Currently, we have restricted 20 mEq/100 mL infusions to the CCU/ICU only for patients with Central lines. Do other facilities restrict 20 mEq's to central lines only, Telemetry patients, etc or does anyone have any other policies? We're curious to see how other places handle this.
Thanks in advance,
Lana Bell

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