Chapter 17: Fluids and Electrolytes- Hypophosphatemia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the signs/symptoms?
A
- Weakness
- cardiomyopathy
- neurologic dysfunction (e.g., ataxia),
- rhabdomyolysis
- hemolysis
- poor pressor response
2
Q
What is the complication of severe hypophosphatemia?
A
Respiratory failure
3
Q
What are the causes?
A
- GI losses
- inadequate supplementation
- medications
- sepsis
- alcohol abuse
- renal loss
4
Q
What is the critical value?
A
<1.0 mg/dL
5
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Supplement with sodium phosphate or potassium phosphate IV (depending on potassium level)
