Since ionised calcium is easily to be measured (it is often incorporated in
the bloodgasanalyzer, I feel that albumin adjusted calcium should be
abandonned. This holds for patients in ITU as well as for neonates who
frequently are monitored already by bloodgasanalysis.
Andries
Dr. A. J. Bakker, Klinisch chemicus,
St. Klinisch Chemisch Laboratorium,
Postbus 850,
8901 BR LEEUWARDEN.
Tel.: 058-2888444
Fax: 058-2882227
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> Verzonden: dinsdag 23 maart 2004 16:02
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> Onderwerp: ALBUMIN ADJUSTED CALCIUM IN NEONATES
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> Do any of the list members have data (or possibly an opinion) on the use
> of
> albumin adjusted calcium in neonates?
>
> Thanks in anticipation.
>
> Jhn Thompson
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