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IVF: normal saline is 154 meq Na and Cl; LR is Na 130, K 4, Ca 2.7, Cl 109, bicarb 28. Alkalosis causes hypokalemia by driving K into cells and into urine (exchange for H+) Hyperkalemia (peaKed t wave, wide QRS): give Ca to protect hear, Bicarb/insulin/glucose, kayexalate, dialysis if severe: 'C Big K die' ................
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