Managing hypophosphatemia in critically ill patients: a report on an under‐diagnosed electrolyte anomaly. (31st March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shajahan, A.; Ajith Kumar, J.; Gireesh Kumar, K. P.; Sreekrishnan, T. P.; Jismy, K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics. Volume 40:Number 3(2015:Jun.)
• Page Start: 353
• Page End: 354
• Publication Date: 2015-03-31
• Subjects: clinical features and management -- emergency department -- hypophosphatemia; Clinical pharmacology -- Periodicals; Chemotherapy -- Periodicals; 615
• DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.12264
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0269-4727

Abstract

Summary: What is known and objective: Correction of acute hypophosphatemia leaves no long‐term complications, but failure to recognize and treat an acute situation can be fatal. Case summary: A 65‐year‐old female presented to the Emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain, multiple episodes of watery stools and vomiting for 3 days. On the 3rd day, she developed abdominal distension and breathlessness and was referred to this hospital for further management and finally diagnosed with hypophosphatemia. What is new and conclusion: As hypophosphatemia is often underestimated, this case report emphasizes the importance of correcting hypophosphatemia in all critically ill patients. Abstract : Guidelines for Intravenous Empiric treatment of hypophosphatemia in adults.