potassium chloride (> 10 mEq/hr) should generally not be interrupted during procedures unless there is a specific physician order.
High Alert Drug: IV potassium chloride (concentrate)
• Dosing guidelines. • Stocked in pharmacy only.
Per policy, these medications require cardiac and/or special monitoring. (KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
generic (Brand) / Notes
potassium chloride IVPB 10 mEq / hr
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
potassium chloride IVPB NTE 20 mEq / hr Key: monitored, Central Line
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents.
Non-Formulary Agent
Formulary Equivalent
herbal supplements
melatonin and fish oil will be available on formulary. All other herbal products, including KCl 99 mg, will be held while at IHS.
potassium chloride (Klor-Con) 8 mEq PO
potassium chloride (K-Dur) 10 mEq PO
potassium chloride (K-Lyte/Cl) 25 mEq PO
potassium chloride (K-Dur) 20 mEq PO
potassium chloride in D5W or NS, 50 or 100 ml (K-riders, K-runners)
potassium chloride 10 mEq in Water 100 ml premix (potassium chloride 20 mEq in Water 100 ml premix for central lines)
Adult Extravasation Management
Generic (Brand)
Vesicant / irritant
Local Care
Comments / Treatment links
potassium salts
Vesicant/Irritant
Warm or cold compress
Last updated: Apr. 17, 2024
Look-Alike/Sound-Alike metroNIDAZOLE and potassium chloride(KCL) IVPB
• Stocked in pharmacy only.
(KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
IVPB 10 mEq / hr
IVPB NTE 20 mEq / hr Key: monitored, Central Line