Hypokalemic

Adverse reactions to anaesthesia, including life-threatening events, are a serious concern for patients with Periodic Paralysis Disorders. Many of our patients report serious events associated with anesthesia and side effects which may linger for days to months.

There is rarely time for a surgical team to comb through journals and texts for the specialized knowledge needed to care for the patient with periodic paralysis.

Optimum Nutrition is important for maintanence of health. Make sure you are eating a healthy diet!

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All the nutrients in almost any food.

Sodium Intake should be kept below 2 grams daily for HypoKPP patients.

Sodium content in many different foods 

Source: Levitt, Jacob O, Practical aspects in the management of hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Journal of Translational Medicine 2008, 6:18 doi:10.1186/1479-5876-6-18:

The antibiotic Bactrim is well-known to produce muscle weakness, even paralysis in patients with Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis.

Dichlorphenamide: A Review in Primary Periodic Paralyses. Greig SL; Drugs. 2016 Mar;76(4):501-7. doi: 10.1007/s40265-016-0559-2.

Abstract

GUIDELINES ved indlæggelse for Hypokalemisk Periodika Paralyse Patient

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Akut behandling af et hypokalemisk paralytisk anfald

Første skridt:
1. Åndedræts- eller hjerteanfald er mulige
2. Tjek hjerte og vejrtrækning - dilatation i hjertet kan forårsage høj puls og lavt blodtryk.
3. Foretag måling af hjerterytme/EKG.
4. Mål elektrolytter for at bestemme serum K+
5. Giv ilt - blodprøve fra fingeren afspejler måske ikke iltmætningen pga. dilatation
6. Anbring patienten som ved koma for at undgå kvælning.

This comprehensive article, written by a practicing physician who has hypokalemic periodic paralysis enables the GP or Neurologist who has never encountered a patient with the disease before to manage them with confidence.

Our Spanish-speaking patients may access the Spanish language Medical Information Template. It is in Open Document Format, so patients can add their own information to the template. Thanks to Barbara Baker and friends for translating our Patient's Information Sheet for us.