低钾型周期性麻痹 ,是以反复发作的骨骼肌弛缓性瘫痪和血钾低为特征的常见疾病。严重低钾可出现呼吸肌麻痹及心律紊乱 ,致呼吸停止、昏迷及心跳骤停。我科严格掌握适应症 ,合理给药 ,并加强补钾过程中的护理和观察 ,成功地抢救了 12例重症低钾型周期性麻痹病人。加强护理和观察对严重低钾性周期性麻痹病人的恢复非常重要 Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a common condition characterized by recurrent skeletal muscle flaccid paralysis and hypokalemia. Severe hypokalemia can occur respiratory muscle paralysis and heart rhythm disorders, resulting in respiratory arrest, coma and cardiac arrest. Our department strictly control indications, rational administration, and to strengthen the process of nursing and observation of potassium, the successful rescue of 12 patients with severe hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Intensive care and observation are important for the recovery of patients with severe hypokalemic periodic paralysis