Electrolyte abnormalities

Diagnosis (Ranges)

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

Treatment

Correct in the following order:

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

Source

2/4/06 DONALDSON (adapted from Tintinalli)