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Hypophosphataemia in burns.

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  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece.

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Severe burns can cause hypophosphataemia, a low phosphate level. This study found that phosphorus levels typically recover within 18-20 days post-burn, and weight-based dosing is safe and effective for treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Burn Management

Background:

  • Hypophosphataemia, defined as serum phosphate < 2.5 mg/dl (0.8 mmol/l), is common in burn patients.
  • Physiological changes and treatments in early post-burn care significantly impact serum phosphorus.
  • Previous studies have noted decreased phosphate levels following severe burns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the pattern and recovery of serum phosphorus levels in severely burned patients.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of weight-based phosphorus dosing in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records from nine severely burned patients.
  • Analysis of serum phosphorus levels over time post-burn.
  • Assessment of phosphorus dosing and its effect on serum levels.

Main Results:

  • Serum phosphorus levels declined significantly, reaching their lowest point (nadir) between days 2 and 6 post-burn.
  • Severe hypophosphataemia typically resolved, with phosphorus levels returning to normal between days 18 and 20 post-burn.
  • Weight-based phosphorus dosing was found to be safe and effective in increasing serum phosphorus concentrations in patients receiving nutritional support.

Conclusions:

  • Major burns frequently lead to transient but severe hypophosphataemia.
  • Prompt and appropriate phosphorus supplementation, guided by weight-based dosing, can safely and effectively correct low serum phosphate levels in burn patients.
  • Monitoring and management of phosphorus levels are crucial components of nutritional support and overall care for critically burned individuals.