Abstract
Disorders of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus metabolism are frequently observed in SICU patients. Although divalent ion abnormalities are usually asymptomatic, they have the potential to impair cardiovascular and neuromuscular function. A high index of suspicion for these disorders should be maintained, and routine monitoring of serum calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus levels is warranted in most critically ill patients.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Surgical Critical Care, Second Edition |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Pages | 647-661 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780824721480 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780824759117 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2005 |