Digoxin toxicity

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    ppat
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    In the emergency medicine section under Digoxin toxicity you state that there is an increased chance of digoxin toxicity if a patient has low K, Mg, poor renal function or O2.  Does that refer to low Mg and decreased renal function and what about the O2?

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    ashish
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    Yes. I was referring to poor renal function and hypoxia. I would say just take my word for it and spend your time on more high-yield information.

    Here’s the updated section.

    DIGOXIN TOXICITY

    Digoxin toxicity leads to anorexia, weakness, n/v, poor appetite, V-tach. Increased chance of dig toxicity if LOW K+, Mg, poor renal function or hypoxia. Treat with BB, Digibind if life threatening correction of electrolytes.

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