Acute Flaccid Motor Paralysis Induced by Hyperkalemia

  • Dr. Sudheeran Kannoth, Pradeep P

Abstract

Hyperkalemia can be a life threatening complication of renal failure. It can have cardiac and neurological manifestations. We report a case of hyperkalemia induced quadriparesis.

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Published
2019-08-10
How to Cite
Dr. Sudheeran Kannoth, Pradeep P. (2019). Acute Flaccid Motor Paralysis Induced by Hyperkalemia. The Indian Practitioner, 68(8), 49-50. Retrieved from https://articles.theindianpractitioner.com/index.php/tip/article/view/577