Disturbances of potassium balance of newborn

Definition

A paediatric condition characterised by abnormally high or low levels of potassium in the blood in a newborn, when the normal range is defined as 3.5 to 5.5 mmol/L.

4 subordinate codes

• KB63.30Hypokalaemia of newborn
• KB63.31Hyperkalaemia of newborn
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Certain specified transitory neonatal electrolyte or metabolic disturbances

• KB63.0Late metabolic acidosis of newborn
• KB63.1Dehydration of newborn
• KB63.2Disturbances of sodium balance of newborn
• KB63.4Transitory tyrosinaemia of newborn
• KB63.5Metabolic bone disease of prematurity