Question 1

can some table salt(sodium chloride) be mixed wid fresh unsweetened coconut water safely to make electrolyte drink?can this fix the low sodium/high potassium makeup of coconut water?and make it better balanced in getting sodium&potassium chloride?

Accepted Answer

: Adding table salt to fresh coconut water will not be harmful, but just adding an occasional balanced electrolyte drink like Gatorade or Pediolyte will restore any unbalance in sodium/potassium without altering the taste of the coconut water.

Question 2

how much of potassium chloride do you need to inject for hyperkalemia to occur?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

i recently had blood work done. it showed that my sodium,  potassium,  chloride,  alt, & ast were all high. what does this mean & what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Discuss with your doctor. There are many possibilities. Doctors treat patients not lab tests!

Question 4

can excessive vomiting cause sodium, potassium,chloride imbalance in extra cellular fluid and intra cellular fluid..which can make blood high alkaline..but still electrolytes blood test show all in normal range?can imbalance happen only in ecf &icf?

Accepted Answer

: Development of metabolic alkalosis following excessive vomiting is mainly due to excessive loss of hydrogen iron (stomach acid).   Potassium loss worsens metabolic acidosis.  This acid-base imbalance is noticeable in ECF.

Question 5

please describe the medication: potassium chloride?

Accepted Answer

Potassium Chloride: A supplement for people who do not have enough potassium in the body. This is caused by either taking drugs such as diuretics (water pills) or from certain diseases.

Question 6

could you explain what is potassium chloride and is it lethal?

Accepted Answer

Essential mineral: Potassium (k) is an element, it is actually a metal and forms salts  easily, much like sodium. Potassium is essential to the function of muscle and nerves via a biologic system of electrical potentials. When the k level outside the cell is too high your heart stops, when the k level is too low muscles freeze up. K levels are controlled by the kidneys, high k levels are frequent in renal failure.

Question 7

could potassium chloride make you nauseated?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes, and also has potential to cause ulcers in the esophagous, [food pipe].

Question 8

should i take potassium chloride or potassium gluconate ?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: If you have low potassium usually people take Potassium Chloride but most people tolerate either. Should be discussed with your doctor as to why he/she chose one over the other.

Question 9

what will happen if potassium chloride is injected into human blood?

Accepted Answer

Potassium injection: Injecting potassium intravenously is dangerous and, depending on the amount of potassium given that way, can cause a cardiac arrest leading to death. Do not do so.

Question 10

how much time does it take for potassium chloride to stop the heart?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the dose, the route of administration, and the rate of administration. During executions, it seems to take 15-30 minutes as best as I can determine it (I've never witnessed one I'm glad to say). That time frame would make sense to me. Theoretically, if you injected a massive amt of potassium directly into the heart, death might occur instantly.

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Can some table salt(sodium chloride) be mixed wid fresh unsweetened coconut water safely to make electrolyte drink?can this fix the low sodium/high potassium makeup of coconut water?and make it better balanced in getting sodium&potassium chloride?

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How much of potassium chloride do you need to inject for hyperkalemia to occur?

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I recently had blood work done. it showed that my sodium, potassium, chloride, alt, & ast were all high. what does this mean & what could it be?

A member asked:

Can excessive vomiting cause sodium, potassium,chloride imbalance in extra cellular fluid and intra cellular fluid..which can make blood high alkaline..but still electrolytes blood test show all in normal range?can imbalance happen only in ecf &icf?

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: potassium chloride?

A member asked:

Could you explain what is potassium chloride and is it lethal?

A member asked:

Could potassium chloride make you nauseated?

A member asked:

Should i take potassium chloride or potassium gluconate ?

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What will happen if potassium chloride is injected into human blood?

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How much time does it take for potassium chloride to stop the heart?

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