Electrolyte abnormalities: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 04:44, 12 March 2011
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)