*3.2.1 Introduction*


1.Mild Hypokalemia: - Serum Potassium 3-3.4 mEq/L (mmol/L)

2.Moderate Hypokalemia: - Serum Potassium 2.5-2.9 mEq/L (mmol/L)

3. Severe Hypokalemia: - Serum Potassium <2.5 mEq/L (mmol/L)

• Clinical features usually occur when serum potassium<2.5 mEq/L (mmol/L) and includes muscle pain, cramps, weakness, fatigue, constipation, syncope and palpitations [33, 34].
