Physiology and regulation. Ionized calcium, magnesium and lactate measurements in critical care settings.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
The biochemical and physiologic bases for clinical use of ionized calcium, magnesium, or lactate measurements are described, with emphasis on the critical care setting. Ionized calcium or magnesium are usually measured to prevent hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia, conditions that most affect cardiovascular function. Blood lactate measurements have been used more frequently in the last 5 years, despite decreases in overall laboratory test volume. Lactate measurements appear to have clinical value, particularly for children having major cardiac surgery or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The changes in test volumes in the past few years due to the changing economic climate in medical practice are also described.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Toffaletti, J
Published Date
- October 1995
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 104 / 4 Suppl 1
Start / End Page
- S88 - S94
PubMed ID
- 7484954
Pubmed Central ID
- 7484954
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0002-9173
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England