And this can be an issue because potassium plays a role in many bodily functions, including nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and maintaining fluid balance. One of the most important things ...

Pediatr Health. 2009;3(1):81-98. The three-part trial examined effectiveness against a model irritant (sodium lauryl sulfate [SLS]), protection from maceration and barrier to topical agents using ...

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2008;65(24):2347-2357. Administer medications via the oral route when possible. Determine the enteral feeding tube size (e.g., small bore or large bore), insertion site (e ...

A potassium blood test is used to measure the amount of potassium in your blood. It is part of a panel of blood tests called a basic metabolic panel (BMP) that measures different substances in your ...