How to Survive the Surgical ICU - AP_Electrolytes
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ASSESSMENT:

Assess based on :
Daily Chemistry Normals
Na+ 135-145 meq/L
K+ 3.5-5.1 meq/L
Cl- 98-106 meq/L
HCO3- 22-29 meq/L
Ca+ 8.4-10.2 mg/dL
Ionized Ca+ 4.65-5.28 mg/dL
Phosphorus 2.7-4.5 mg/dL
Magnesium 1.3-2.1

Mental status
EKG

Problems:
Arrythmias-Lo/Hi K+, Low Mg+, Ca++ extremes.
Seizures- Low Na+
Metastatic Calcification
Tetany-low Ca++
Confusion- Na+ or Ca++ extremes
Constipation- High Ca++
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