Hypophosphataemia Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of low phosphate
A
alcohol excess
acute liver failure
DKA
refeeding
Primary hyperparathyroidism
osteomalacia
2
Q
WHat consequences can occur as a result of hypophosphataemia?
A
- red cell haemolysis
- WBC and platelet dysfunction
- muscle weakness
- rhabdomyolysis
- CNS dysfunction
