Potassium Limit in TPNs

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Sheena Burwell
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Potassium Limit in TPNs

Hi all,

We recently implemented a pharmacy to dose TPN protocol and are now re-evaluating potential potassium limits. Does anyone have a suggested or hard limit max for either total potassium contents per TPN or a mEq/L limit for TPNs at your institution?

Thank you!
Sheena Burwell, PharmD, BCPS, CTTS
Medication Safety Specialist
WVU Medicine - WVU Hospitals