What is a “corrected” calcium, and when is it used to assess calcium levels? If the lab has not reported a corrected cal
Posted: Mon May 02, 2022 8:32 pm
What is a “corrected” calcium, and when is it used to
assess calcium levels? If the lab has not reported a corrected
calcium, what formula could you use to adjust this value? Why is it
important to avoid hyper- or hypocalcemia in patients with CKD on
dialysis? How much elemental calcium does he get from his currently
prescribed phosphorus binder? What is the recommendation for
dietary and supplemental calcium in this population, including
calcium in medications?
assess calcium levels? If the lab has not reported a corrected
calcium, what formula could you use to adjust this value? Why is it
important to avoid hyper- or hypocalcemia in patients with CKD on
dialysis? How much elemental calcium does he get from his currently
prescribed phosphorus binder? What is the recommendation for
dietary and supplemental calcium in this population, including
calcium in medications?