Overview
Hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia are common in acutely unwell children. The rationale behind the indications to treat and dosing are discussed.
Most Recent References
Hypomagnesemia in critically ill patients. Hansen BA, Bruserud Ø. J Intensive Care. 2018 Mar 27;6:21.
Significance of serum magnesium levels in critically ill-patients. Zafar MS, Wani JI, Karim R, Mir MM, Koul PA. Int J Appl Basic Med Res. 2014 Jan;4(1):34-7
The Association Between Admission Magnesium Concentrations and Lactic Acidosis in Critical Illness. Moskowitz A, Lee J, Donnino MW, Mark R, Celi LA, Danziger J. J Intensive Care Med. 2014 Apr 14.