Some places you can check a pulse on a newborn. 1  Apical: Gently place two fingers over the center of the sternum (breast bone) and then move them about 1 inch to the left of the breast bone, at or above the nipple line. Without compressing, you should be able to feel the baby's heart beat beneath.
The body maintains the right level of potassium by matching the amount of potassium consumed with the amount lost. Potassium is consumed in food and drinks that contain electrolytes (including potassium) and lost primarily in urine. Some potassium is also lost through the digestive tract and in sweat.
Potassium is a mineral that plays many critical roles in the body. Food sources of potassium include fruits (especially dried fruits), cereals, beans, milk, and vegetables. Potassium is used for treating and preventing low potassium levels.It is also used to treat high blood pressure and prevent stroke.otassium is LIKELY SAFE for most people when given intravenously (by IV) and appropriately or when taken by mouth in amounts of up to 90 mEq of total potassium from the diet and supplements combined. Potassium can cause stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, intestinal gas, and other side effects.