Policy for IV Potassium Push during Asystole

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Thu, 01/20/2022 - 19:15
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Melody Sun
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Policy for IV Potassium Push during Asystole

Does anyone have a policy they can share on the administration of IV Potassium Chloride to patients in asystole? We are considering one to spell out situations when a specifically trained intensivists may administer it as clinically indicated. Thank you in advance. -Melody Sun, CHOC Children's

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