Electrolyte abnormalities: Difference between revisions

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| K
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| Ca
| '''Ca'''
| 6.5
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| 8.5
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| Na
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| Mg
| '''Mg'''
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| 3.5
| 3.5

Revision as of 08:09, 18 December 2013

Diagnosis

Ion Low! Low High High!
K 2.5 3.5 5.5 6.5
Ca 6.5 8.5 10.5 12.0
Na 120 135 150 (Osm >350)
Mg Clinical 3.5

DDX

Treatment

Correct in the following order:

  1. Volume
  2. pH
  3. K, Ca, Mg
  4. Na, Cl

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli