What if serum electrolytes are high?
Electrolytes need to be maintained in an even balance for your body to function properly. Otherwise, vital body systems can be affected. Severe electrolyte imbalances can cause serious problems such as coma, seizures, and cardiac arrest.
What are normal serum electrolyte levels?
| NORMAL ADULT LABORATORY VALUES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Electrolytes, serum | ||
| Sodium | 136-146 mEq/L (136-146 mmol/L) | |
| Chloride | 96-106 mmol/L | |
| Potassium | 3.5-4.5 mEq/L (3.5-4.5 mmol/L) |
What are the 4 serum ions in an electrolyte profile?
It tests the levels of calcium, chloride, potassium, sodium, and other electrolytes.
What are the 4 main positive electrolytes in the body?
Electrolytes produce ions and enable the body to function If electrolyte levels are too low or too high, cell and organ functions will decline, which could lead to life-threatening conditions. The main electrolytes include sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Why are my electrolytes high?
Abnormally high levels of sodium may be caused by: inadequate water consumption. severe dehydration. excessive loss of bodily fluids as a result of prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, or respiratory illness.
How do you feel if your electrolytes are low?
If your blood test results indicate an altered potassium, magnesium, sodium, or calcium levels, you may experience muscle spasm, weakness, twitching, or convulsions. Blood test results showing low levels may lead to: irregular heartbeat, confusion, blood pressure changes, nervous system or bone disorders.
What are the symptoms of too much electrolytes?
When the amount of electrolytes in your body is too high or too low, you can develop:
- Dizziness.
- Cramps.
- Irregular heartbeat.
- Mental confusion.
What are the reference ranges for electrolytes in serum?
What are the reference ranges for Electrolytes? Type Range in mEq/L and mmol/L Bicarbonate (Carbon Dioxide) 22-30 mmol/L Calcium 2.20-2.55 mmol/L Magnesium 0.70-0.95 mmol/L Phosphate 0.8-1.3 mmol/L
When to recheck serum potassium level after electrolyte replacement?
Call Physician AND 20 mEq IV over 2 HR x 3. Call Physician AND 10 mEq IV over 1 HR x 6 Recheck serum potassium level 2 hours after infusion complete • If both potassium and phosphorus replacement required, subtract the mEq of potassium given as potassium phosphate from total amount of potassium required.
What’s the difference between adsorbed serum and autoadsorption?
Adsorbed Serum. This is a confusing term to people that are learning blood banking. When we perform an adsorption, the intention is to use specific red blood cells to bind some of the antibodies in the serum, and leave others behind (this is most commonly done as an autoadsorption, meaning we use the patient’s own red cells to “soak up”…
How to check phosphorus level after electrolyte infusion?
2 – 2.5 mg/dL 15 mmol Potassium Phosphate IV over 4 HR No additional action 1 – 1.9 mg/dL 21 mmol Potassium Phosphate IV over 4 HR Recheck serum phosphorus level 2 hours after infusion complete < 1 mg/dL Call Physician AND 30 mmol Potassium Phosphate IV over 4 HR (Administered as: 15 mmol Potassium Phosphate IV Q2H x 2 doses)
