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