Prevalence of hypokalemia, mean potassium difference before/after bowel cleansing, age, gender, comorbidity, indication, and symptom related parameters.
Conditions
Interventions
1. Clinical data registration
2. Evaluation of potassium measurements in patients before and after bowel preparation (standard health care)
Sponsors
Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • All patients undergoing colonoscopy in Zuyderland Medical Center • Age ≥18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: • All patients < 18 years • Emergency colonoscopy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary aim. The primary study endpoint will be the detection of hypokalaemia, which is defined as a potassium value < 3.5 mmol/L at t0 and t1. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary aim: to determine risk factors for the development of hypokalemia. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactAnkie Reumkens
Zuyderland Medisch Centrum locatie Heerlen - poli Maag-darm-leverziekten
Outcome results
None listed