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Table 2 Adjustment of the dialysate potassium concentration in our dialysis unit

From: Lethal ventricular arrhythmia can be prevented by adjusting the dialysate potassium concentration and the use of anti-arrhythmic agents: a case report and literature review

Targeted potassium concentration (mEq/L)

KCL volumes added to the dialysate (mL)

2.5

44

3.0

89

3.5

133

4.0

178

  1. The concentration of added KCL solution was 2.36 mEq/mL, and the total amount of dialysate before dilution was 6 L
  2. KCL potassium chloride