Guide To Electrolyte Management: Hyperphosphatemia

OVERVIEW

This page is dedicated to discussing how to manage hyperphosphatemia. This condition is characters by a serum phosphate > 4.5 mg/dL. Guides on managing other electrolyte abnormalities can be found here.

High levels of serum phosphate may require medical correction (source)
OPTIONS FOR MANAGING THIS ELECTROLYTE ABNORMALITY

In the case of hyperphosphatemia there are finite options that can be utilized to correct the issue. These options are listed below:

  • Dietary restriction of phosphate 
  • Correct acidosis 
  • Bind phosphate: calcium carbonate or calcium acetate
  • Hemodialysis: if severe
SPECIFICS REGARDING ELECTROLYTE CORRECTION

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Page Updated: 01.29.2017