RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Hypophosphatemia associated with coma
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 143
OP 145
VO 119
IS 2
A1 Lee, J. L.
A1 Sibbald, W. J.
A1 Holliday, R. L.
A1 Linton, A. L.
YR 1978
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/119/2/143.abstract
AB In three cases of severe hypophosphatemia profound coma was associated. Although the occurrence of hypophosphatemia appeared to coincide with a high rate of intravenous administration of glucose and water, two of the three patients had liver disease and the other had hypothermia. In two instances the neurologic status improved with intravenous phosphate therapy. These case reports emphasize the importance of early recognition and treatment of profound hypophosphatemia in critically ill patients.