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Sodium and Potassium Console

A sodium disorder is a brain problem corrected slowly; a potassium disorder is a heart problem corrected now. Interpret a value to see the cell swell, the ECG change and the action that follows — then switch to Prioritise and put four reasonable actions in the only order that is safe.
140 mEq/L
105140175
What you will see at the bedside
    Where it came from
      Rank all four, then check