Hypomagnesaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
A
- Severe diarrhoea
- Ileostomy
- Alcohol
- TPN
2
Q
Presentation
A
- Arrhythmia’s
- Paraesthesia
- Seizures
3
Q
Investigations
A
- ECG (may prolong QT)
- K (low)
- Ca (low)
4
Q
Management
A
- Oral magnesium salts
- IV Mg (e.g. 20mmol/l in 50mls of 5% dextrose over 6 hours)