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Correction of hypocalcaemic symptoms during plasma exchange
Lancet (London, England)
|August 14, 1976
Summary
Supplementing plasma exchange replacement solutions with calcium gluconate effectively prevents hypocalcemic symptoms. This simple addition ensures patient safety during the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Plasma exchange is a medical procedure that removes and replaces a patient's plasma.
- Hypocalcemia, or low calcium levels, can be a complication of plasma exchange.
- Calcium is essential for numerous physiological functions, and its depletion can lead to adverse effects.