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Progressive hypercalcemia during continuous arterio-venous ultrafiltration (SCUF).

H E van der Wiel1, H J Voerman, L G Thijs

  • 1Medical Intensive Care Unit, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Intensive Care Medicine
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Severe hypercalcemia developed in a patient undergoing slow continuous arterio-venous ultrafiltration (SCUF) for heart failure. This was caused by hyperparathyroidism exacerbated by aggressive fluid removal during SCUF.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Refractory congestive heart failure with pulmonary edema necessitates renal replacement therapy.
  • Slow continuous arterio-venous ultrafiltration (SCUF) is a modality used for fluid management in critically ill patients.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient who developed severe hypercalcemia during SCUF.
  • The patient had pre-existing mild hyperparathyroidism.

Findings:

  • Aggressive fluid removal by SCUF in the context of hyperparathyroidism can precipitate severe hypercalcemia.
  • This case highlights the potential for iatrogenic hypercalcemia in critically ill patients undergoing ultrafiltration.

Implications:

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  • Clinicians should consider hypercalcemia in the differential diagnosis of critically ill patients undergoing SCUF, especially those with underlying parathyroid issues.
  • Careful monitoring of calcium levels is crucial during SCUF in susceptible patients.
  • Understanding the interplay between renal replacement therapy and endocrine disorders is vital for patient management.