This course will cover the basic and advanced aspects of potassium physiology, diagnosis of hypokalemia, and treatment of hypokalemia in stable and critically-ill feline and canine patients. It will provide an in-depth overview of step-by-step approach to potassium calculations (for both parenteral and oral supplementation). Each lesson contains numerous clinical examples and post-lesson quiz that is intended to re-enforce your learning and give you an opportunity to practice your recently acquired skills.

All recommendations are based on current human and veterinary research as well as the author’s experience working in emergency and critical care field for over 10 years. This course will consist of videos and post-lesson assignments highlighting the most important take-away messages. The participants will be able to ask questions in the comment section of each lesson.

All participants will be able to download unique and comprehensive step-by-step protocols on diagnosis and treatment of both hypokalemia and hyperkalemia.

Course outline:

Course introduction

Video: 5 minutes

Lesson 1: Potassium homeostasis

Video: 23 minutes

Quiz: 2 questions

Lesson 2: Approach to diagnosis of hypokalemia

Video: 20 minutes

Quiz: 2 questions

Lesson 3: Indications for treatment

Video: 22 minutes

Quiz: 2 questions

Lesson 4: Parenteral supplementation of potassium

Video: 30 minutes

Quiz: 2 questions

Lesson 5: Oral potassium supplementation

Video: 9 minutes

Quiz: 1 question

HANDOUTS:

Hypokalemia protocol (diagnosis and treatment)

Hyperkalemia protocol (diagnosis and treatment)