Hypomagnesemia: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*HypoK, hypoCa and hypophos are often also present | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
CNS | |||
*Muscle weakness | |||
*Ataxia | |||
*Confusion | |||
*Seizures | |||
*Coma | |||
GI | |||
*Dysphagia | |||
CVCardiovascular | |||
*CHF | |||
*Dysrhythmias | |||
*Hypotension | |||
Miscellaneous | |||
*Hypokalemia | |||
*Hypocalcemia | |||
*Anemia | |||
==DDX== | ==DDX== | ||
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
*Replete 2gm IV over 2hrs | |||
**up to 8-12gm may be given on 1st day | |||
==Source == | ==Source == | ||
Tintinalli | |||
[[Category:FEN]] | [[Category:FEN]] | ||
Revision as of 05:43, 4 May 2011
Background
- HypoK, hypoCa and hypophos are often also present
Diagnosis
CNS
- Muscle weakness
- Ataxia
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Coma
GI
- Dysphagia
CVCardiovascular
- CHF
- Dysrhythmias
- Hypotension
Miscellaneous
- Hypokalemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Anemia
DDX
- ETOH
- Malnutrition
- Cirrhosis
- Pancreatitis
- S/P DKA
- GI loss (esp diarrhea)
- Renal wasting
- Furosemide
- Hypophosphatemia
Treatment
- Replete 2gm IV over 2hrs
- up to 8-12gm may be given on 1st day
Source
Tintinalli