Dear All,
We only measure total calcium reported as adjusted
calcium on ICU patients and a significant number have low
results. An ICU calcium replacement protocol is instigated,
however the calcium result remains low. Now ICU wants
ionised calcium added to their blood gas machine for
monitoring calcium status of their patients.
Any words of wisdom on the clinical usefulness of
inoised calcium in this setting is welcome.
Many thanks
Mohammad
Dr. M A Al-Jubouri, MB ChB, MSc, FRCP Edin, FRCPath
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
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