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Hyperphosphatemiaiscausedbyoneofthefollowing:
Transcellular shift occurs in rhabdomyolysis, tumor lysis syndrome, and massive hemolysis as
phosphorus is released from cells into the ECF. Metabolic acidosis and hypoinsulinemia reduce
phosphorusfluxintocellsandcontributetothehyperphosphatemiasometimesseeninDKA.
Increasedintakeleading tohyperphosphatemiausuallyoccursinthesettingofrenalinsufficiency,
eitherwithdietaryindiscretioninchronickidneydiseaseorasaniatrogeniccomplication.Thelatter
can be seen when Phospho-Soda enemas (e.g., Fleet) or active vitamin D analogs are given to
patientswithrenalinsufficiency.
Decreased renal excretion occurs most commonly in the setting of renal failure. Occasionally,
hypoparathyroidismandpseudohypoparathyroidismreducerenalphosphorusclearanceaswell.
DIAGNOSIS
ClinicalPresentation
Signsandsymptomsaretypicallyattributabletohypocalcemiaandthemetastaticcalcificationofsoft tissues.Occasionally,skindepositioncanresultinseverepruritus.Calciphylaxisdescribesthetissue ischemia that may result from the calcification of smaller blood vessels and their subsequent thrombosis. Chronic hyperphosphatemia contributes to the development of renal mineral/bone disorders such as secondaryhyperparathyroidism(seeChapter13,RenalDiseases).
DiagnosticTesting
Theelevatedserumphosphoruscanbeaccompaniedbyhypocalcemiaasaresultofintravascular chelationofcalciumbyphosphorus.
TREATMENT
Acute hyperphosphatemia is treated by increasing renal excretion of phosphorus, and as such, treatmentislimitedwhenrenalinsufficiencyispresent.
Recoveryofrenalfunctionwilloftencorrectthehyperphosphatemiainthepatientwithin12hours.
Saline and/or acetazolamide (15 mg/kg q4h) can be given to further encourage phosphaturia, if
needed.
Hemodialysis may be required, especially if irreversible renal insufficiency or symptomatic
hypocalcemiaispresent. Chronichyperphosphatemiaisalmostalwaysassociatedwithchronickidneydisease.Itsmanagement consistsofreducingphosphorusintakethroughdietarymodificationandtheuseofphosphatebinders. ThisisdiscussedmorefullyinChapter13,RenalDiseases.
Hypophosphatemia
GENERALPRINCIPLES
Aserumphosphate<2.8mg/dLdefineshypophosphatemia. Hypophosphatemiamaybecausedbyoneofthefollowing:
Impairedintestinalabsorptionoccurswiththemalabsorptionsyndromes,theuseoforalphosphate
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binders,orvitaminDdeficiencyfromanycause.Chronicalcoholismisoftenassociatedwithpoor
intakeofbothphosphateandvitaminDresultingintotalbodyphosphorusdepletion.
Increased renal excretion occurs with high levels of PTH, as seen in hyperparathyroidism.
Hypophosphatemia may also occur from osmotic diuresis and disorders of proximal tubular
transportsuchas familial X-linkedhypophosphatemic ricketsandFanconi syndrome.In acutely ill
patients oncontinuous renalreplacementtherapy, the removal ofphosphorousbyslow continuous
dialysiscanalsoresultinhypophosphatemia.
Transcellularshiftisstimulatedbyrespiratoryalkalosisaswellasinsulin.Thelatterisresponsible
fortheparadoxicalreductioninphosphorusduringtreatmentofmalnutritionwithhyperalimentation
(the refeedingsyndrome). Theendogenous increase ininsulin during treatmentshifts phosphorus
intracellularly, further reducingserum phosphorusinthemalnourishedindividual. Phosphoruscan
also be rapidly absorbed into bone following parathyroidectomy for severe hyperparathyroidism
(hungrybonesyndrome).
DIAGNOSIS
ClinicalPresentation
Signsandsymptomstypicallyoccuronlyiftotalbodyphosphatedepletionissevere.Manifestations includemuscleinjury(rhabdomyolysis,impaireddiaphragmaticfunction,andheartfailure),neurologic abnormalities(paresthesias,dysarthria,confusion,stupor,seizures,andcoma),andrarely,hemolysisand plateletdysfunction.
DiagnosticTesting
Thecauseisusuallyapparentfromtheclinicalsituationinwhichthehypophosphatemiaoccurs.Ifnot, measurementofurinephosphorusexcretionhelpsdefinethemechanism.Renalexcretionof>100mg by 24-hour urine collection or a fractional excretion of phosphate >5% during hypophosphatemia indicatesexcessiverenalloss. Low serum 25(OH)D3 suggests dietary vitamin D deficiency or malabsorption. An elevated intact
PTHmayoccurinprimaryorsecondaryhyperparathyroidism.
TREATMENT
Acute moderate hypophosphatemia (1.0–2.5 mg/dL) is common in the hospitalized patient and is oftenduesimplytotranscellularshifts, requiring notreatmentifasymptomatic, exceptcorrectionof theunderlyingcause. Acute severe hypophosphatemia(<1.0 mg/dL) may require IV phosphate therapy when associated with serious clinical manifestations. IV preparations include potassium phosphate (1.5 mEq potassium/mmol phosphate)andsodiumphosphate (1.3 mEqsodium/mmolphosphate). Extreme care mustbe takento avoid hyperphosphatemia, which maylead to hypocalcemia. If hypotensionoccurs, acutehypocalcemiashouldbesuspected,andtheinfusionshouldbestoppedorslowed.Furtherdoses should be based on symptoms and on the serum calcium and phosphorus levels, which should be measuredevery8hours. Chronic hypophosphatemia.VitaminDdeficiency,ifpresent,shouldbe treatedfirst(see “Calcium, Hypocalcemia, Treatment” section) followed by oral supplementation of 0.5–1.0 g elemental phosphorusPObidtotid.PreparationsincludeNeutra-Phos(250mgelementalphosphorusand7mEq ofNa+andK+per capsule) andNeutra-PhosK+ (250 mgelemental phosphorus and14 mEq K+ per
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capsule). Contents of the capsules should be dissolved in water. Fleet Phospho-Soda (815 mg phosphorusand33 mEqsodium per5 mL) isanalternativeoral agent. Limiting side effectsinclude nauseaanddiarrhea.
Magnesium
Magnesiumplaysanimportantroleinneuromuscularfunction. Approximately60%ofbodymagnesiumisstoredinbone,andmostoftheremainderisfoundincells. Only1%isintheECF.Asaresult,theserummagnesiumisapoorpredictorofintracellularandtotal bodystoresandmaygrosslyunderestimatetotalmagnesiumdeficits. The main determinantof magnesium balanceis the magnesium concentration itself, whichdirectly influences renal excretion. Hypomagnesemia stimulates tubular reabsorption ofmagnesium, whereas hypermagnesemiainhibitsit.
Hypermagnesemia
GENERALPRINCIPLES
Aserummagnesium>2.2mEq/Ldefineshypermagnesemia. Most cases of clinicallysignificant hypermagnesemia are iatrogenic, occurring with large doses of magnesium-containingantacidsorlaxativesandduringtreatmentofpreeclampsiawithIVmagnesium. Because renal excretion is the only means of lowering serum magnesium levels, the presence of significant renal insufficiency can lead to magnesium toxicity even with therapeutic doses of these antacidsandlaxatives. Mild,insignificantelevationsinmagnesiumcanoccurinend-stagerenaldiseasepatients,theophylline intoxication,DKA,andtumorlysissyndrome.
DIAGNOSIS
ClinicalPresentation
Signsandsymptomsareusuallyseenwhentheserummagnesiumlevelis>4mEq/L. Neuromuscular abnormalities usually include hyporeflexia (usually the first sign of magnesium toxicity),lethargy,andweaknessthatcanprogresstoparalysisanddiaphragmaticinvolvement,leading torespiratoryfailure. Cardiacfindingsincludehypotension,bradycardia,andcardiacarrest.
DiagnosticTesting
TheECGmayrevealbradycardiaandprolongedPR,QRS,andQTintervalswithmagnesiumlevelsof 5–10mEq/L.Completeheartblockorasystolemayeventuallyensuewithlevels>15mEq/L.
TREATMENT
Prevention. In the setting of significant renal insufficiency, the inadvertent administration of magnesium-containingmedications(e.g.,Maalox,magnesiumcitrate)shouldbeavoided.
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Asymptomatichypermagnesemia. Inthesetting ofnormal renal function,normal magnesium levels willquicklybeattainedwithremovalofthemagnesiumload.
Symptomatichypermagnesemia
Promptsupportivetherapyiscritical,includingmechanicalventilationforrespiratoryfailureanda
temporarypacemakerforsignificantbradyarrhythmias.
Theeffectsofhypermagnesemia canbe antagonizedquickly bytheadministrationof10% calcium
gluconate10–20mLIV(1–2g)over10minutes.
Renal excretioncanbe encouragedwithsalineadministration.With significantrenal insufficiency,
hemodialysisisrequiredfordefinitivetherapy.
Hypomagnesemia
GENERALPRINCIPLES
Aserummagnesium<1.3mEq/Ldefineshypomagnesemia. Hypomagnesemia is most commonly caused by impaired intestinal absorption and increased renal excretion.
Decreasedintestinal absorption occurs in malnutrition (chronic alcoholics or anymalabsorption
syndrome),GIloss(prolongeddiarrheaandnasogastricaspiration),andchronicuseofprotonpump
inhibitors,presumablyduetoimpairedintestinalabsorption.
Increasedrenal excretion of magnesium canoccur from increased renal tubular flow (as occurs
with osmotic diuresis) as well as impaired tubular function(as seenwith resolving acutetubular
necrosis,loopdiuretics,andBartterandGitelmansyndromes). Drugs. Several medications similarly induce defects in tubular magnesium transport including aminoglycosides,amphotericinB,cisplatin,pentamidine,andcyclosporine.
DIAGNOSIS
ClinicalPresentation
Neurologicmanifestationsincludelethargy,confusion,tremor,fasciculations,ataxia,nystagmus,tetany, andseizures. Atrialandventriculararrhythmiasmayoccur,especiallyinpatientstreatedwithdigoxin.
DiagnosticTesting
Low serum [Mg2+] inconjunction withan appropriateclinical scenario is sufficient to establish the diagnosisofmagnesium deficiency. However,becauseoftheslow exchangeofmagnesiumbetween the bone and intracellular pools, a normal serum level does not exclude total body magnesium
deficiency.
Theetiologyofhypomagnesemiausuallyisevidentfromtheclinicalcontext,butifthereisuncertainty, measurementofurinemagnesiumexcretionishelpful.A24-hoururinemagnesiumof>2mEq(or>24 mg)orafractionalexcretionofmagnesiumof>2%duringhypomagnesemiasuggestsincreasedrenal excretion.Thefractionalexcretionofmagnesiumiscalculatedby:
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Hypocalcemia and/or hypokalemia can often be found as a result of hypomagnesemia-induced derangementsinmineralhomeostasis.
ECGabnormalitiesmayincludeaprolongedPRandQTintervalwithawidenedQRS.Torsades de pointesistheclassicallyassociatedarrhythmia.
TREATMENT
Inpatientswithnormalrenalfunction,excessmagnesiumisreadilyexcreted,andthereislittleriskof causing hypermagnesemia with recommended doses. However, magnesium must be given with
extremecareinthepresenceofrenalinsufficiency.
The route of magnesium administration depends on whether clinical manifestations from magnesium deficiencyarepresent.
Asymptomatic hypomagnesemia can be treated orally. Numerous preparations exist, including
Mag-Ox400(240mgelementalmagnesiumper400-mgtablet),UroMag(84mgper140-mgtablet),
andsustained-releaseSlow-Mag(64mgpertablet).Typically,approximately240mgofelemental
magnesium is administered daily for mild deficiency, whereas more severe hypomagnesemia may
requireupto720mg/dofelementalmagnesium.Themajorsideeffectisdiarrhea.
Severe symptomatic hypomagnesemia should be treated with 1–2 g magnesium sulfate (1 g
magnesium sulfate = 96 mg elemental magnesium) IV over 15 minutes. To account for gradual
redistribution to severely depleted intracellular stores, replacement therapy may need to be
maintained,often for 3–7 days.Serum magnesiumshould be measureddailyand theinfusionrate
adjusted to maintain a serum magnesium level of <2.5 mEq/L. Tendon reflexes should be tested
frequently because hyporeflexia suggests hypermagnesemia. Reduced doses and more frequent
monitoringmustbeusedeveninmildrenalinsufficiency.
Acid–BaseDisturbances
GeneralPrinciples
ThenormalECFpHis7.40±0.03.PerturbationsinpHcanoccurwithchangesintheratioof to partialpressureofcarbondioxide(pCO2)asdescribedbytheHenderson–Hasselbalchequation:
MaintenanceofpHisessentialfornormalcellularfunction.Threegeneralmechanismsexisttokeepit withinanarrowwindow:
Chemical bufferingis mediatedby  inthe ECFand byproteinandphosphatebuffers inthe
ICF.Thenormal is24±2mEq/L.
AlveolarventilationminimizesvariationsinthepHbyalteringthepCO2.ThenormalpCO2is40±
5mmHg.
RenalH+handlingallowsthekidneytoadapttochangesinacid–basestatusvia reabsorption
andexcretionoftitratableacid(e.g., )and . Acidemia and alkalemia refertoprocesses thatlower andraise pHregardless ofmechanism. They
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canbecausedbymetabolicorrespiratorydisturbances:
Metabolicacidosisischaracterizedbyadecreaseintheplasma duetoeither lossorthe
accumulationofacid.
Metabolicalkalosis ischaracterizedbyanelevationintheplasma  duetoeitherH+ loss or
gain.
Respiratory acidosis is characterized by an elevation in pCO2 resulting from alveolar
hypoventilation.
RespiratoryalkalosisischaracterizedbyadecreaseinpCO2resultingfromhyperventilation.
Diagnosis
Analysisshouldbesystematicsothataccurateconclusionsaredrawnandappropriatetherapyinitiated. Oncetheacid–baseprocessiscorrectlyidentified,furtherdiagnosticstudiesmaybeundertakento determinethepreciseetiologiesatplay.
Step1. Check arterial blood gas. Acidemia is present when pH is <7.37 and alkalemia when pH >7.43.
Step2. Establishthe primarydisturbance by determining whetherthe change in  or pCO2 can accountfortheobserveddeflectioninpH.
In acidemia, a decreased  suggests metabolic acidosis, and an elevated pCO2 suggests
respiratory acidosis. In alkalemia, an elevated  suggests metabolic alkalosis, whereas a
decreasedpCO2suggestsrespiratoryalkalosis.
A combineddisorderis present when pH is normal, but the pCO2 and  are both abnormal.
ChangesinbothpCO2and cancausethechangeinpH. Step3.Determinewhethercompensationisappropriate.
Thecompensatorymechanism is anadaptationtothe primaryacid–base disturbance intended to
stabilize the changing pH. A respiratory process that shifts the pH in one direction will be
compensatedbyametabolicprocessthatshiftsthepHintheotherandviceversa.
Theeffectofcompensationistoattenuate,butnotcompletelycorrect,theprimarychangeinpH.
Theexpectedcompensationsforthevariousprimaryacid–basederangementsaregiveninTable12-
2.
Aninappropriatecompensatoryresponsesuggeststhepresenceofacombineddisorder.
Example: In a patient with metabolic acidosis, respiratory compensation attenuates the metabolic
disturbance to pH by lowering pCO2. However, if the pCO2 is higher than expected, respiratory
compensationisinsufficient,revealingarespiratoryacidosiswiththeprimarymetabolicacidosis.If
pCO2 is lower than expected, compensation is excessive, revealing a concomitant respiratory
alkalosis.
TABLE12-2
EXPECTEDCOMPENSATORYRESPONSESTOPRIMARYACID–BASEDISORDERS
Disorder Primary
Change
CompensatoryResponse
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Metabolic acidosis
↓[HCO32] ↓pCO21.2mmHgforevery1mEq/L↓[HCO32]OR
pCO2=lasttwodigitsofpH
Metabolic alkalosis
↑[HCO32] ↑pCO20.7mmHgforevery1mEq/L↑[HCO32]
Respiratory acidosis
↑pCO
2
Acute ↑[HCO32]1.0mEq/Lforevery10mmHg↑pCO
2
Chronic ↑[HCO32]3.5mEq/Lforevery10mmHg↑pCO
2
Respiratory alkalosis
↓pCO
2
Acute ↓[HCO32]2.0mEq/Lforevery10mmHg↓pCO
2
Chronic ↓[HCO32]5.0mEq/Lforevery10mmHg↓pCO
2
Step4.Determinetheaniongap(AG).
Innormalindividuals,thetotalserumcationsarebalancedwiththetotalserumanions.Totalcations
comprisemeasuredcations(MCs)andunmeasuredcations,whereastotalanionscomprisemeasured
anions (MAs) and unmeasured anions (UAs). Certain forms of acidosis are characterized by an
increaseinthepoolofUAs.TheAGismerelyawayofdemonstratingtheaccumulationofthisUA.
> .ThenormalAGis10±2mEq/L.
Becausetotalcations=totalanions:
Rearrangingtheequation:
MCsareNa+;MAsareCl−and .
BecausealbuministheprincipalUA,theAGshouldbecorrectediftherearegrosschangesinserum
albuminlevels.
AnelevatedAGsuggeststhepresenceofmetabolicacidosiswithacirculatinganion(Table12-3).
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TABLE12-3
THEFOURPRIMARYACID–BASEDISORDERSANDTHEIRCOMMONETIOLOGIES
Acidosis Alkalosis
Metabolic Gap
Ketoacids(starvation,alcoholic,diabetic) Exposures (methanol, ethylene glycol,
salicylates) Lacticacid(shock,drugrelated) Profounduremia
Generation
Loss of H+-rich fluids (GI loss)
Contractionalkalosis Alkaliadministration
Nongap
Nonrenal loss(diarrhea) RenalHCO32loss(type2RTA)
↓Hsecretion(type1RTA) Hypoaldosteronism(type4RTA)
Maintenance
Volumecontraction Chloridedepletion Hypokalemia
Type1 RTA
Type2 RTA
Type4 RTA
Serum[K] ↓ornl ↓ornl
Serum [HCO3]
<10 15–20 >15
UrinepH >5.3 Varies <5.3
Respiratory Depressionofrespiratorycenter
Neuromuscularfailure Lungdisease
CNSstimulation Hypoxemia Anxiety
CNS,centralnervoussystem;GI,gastrointestinal;nl,normal;RTA,renaltubularacidosis.
Step5.Assessthedeltagap.
Tomaintainastabletotalanion content,everyincreaseinanUAshouldbemetwithadecrease in
.ComparingthechangeintheAG(ΔAG)withthechangeinthe isasimpleway
ofmakingsurethateachchangeintheAGisaccountedfor.
IftheΔAG=Δ ,thisisasimpleAGmetabolicacidosis.
IftheΔAG>Δ ,the didnotdecreaseasmuchasexpected.Thisisametabolicalkalosis
andAGmetabolicacidosis.Example:ApatientwithDKAhasbeenvomitingbeforeadmission.He
hasanAGof20andan of20. His ΔAG=10andΔ = 4, revealinganAGmetabolic
acidosis(DKA)withametabolicalkalosis(vomiting).
IftheΔAG<Δ ,the decreasedmorethanexpected.Thisisanongapmetabolicacidosis
and AG metabolic acidosis. Example: A patientis admitted withfevers andhypotension after a
prolongedcourseofdiarrhea.ShehasanAGof15 andan of12.HerΔAGis5andherΔ
is12,revealinganongapmetabolicacidosis(diarrhea)andanAGmetabolicacidosis(lactic
acidosis).
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MetabolicAcidosis
GENERALPRINCIPLES
ThecausesofametabolicacidosiscanbedividedintothosethatcauseanelevatedAGandthosewith anormalAG.ManyofthecausesseeninclinicalpracticecanbefoundinTable12-3. AGacidosisresultsfromexposuretoacids,whichcontributeanUAtotheECF.Commoncausesare DKA,lacticacidosis,andtoxicalcoholingestions.
Non-AG acidosis can result from the loss of  from the GI tract. Renal causes due to renal excretionof ordisordersofrenalacidhandlingarereferredtocollectivelyasRTAs. Enteric lossoccursmostcommonlyinthesettingofseverediarrhea.
The three forms of RTA correlate with the three mechanisms that facilitate renal acid handling: proximalbicarbonate reabsorption,distal H+ secretion,andgeneration ofNH3, theprinciple urinary
buffer.UrinarybuffersreducetheconcentrationoffreeH+inthefiltrate,thusattenuatingthebackleak ofH+,whichoccursatlowurinarypH.
Proximal(type2)RTAiscausedbyimpairedproximaltubular reabsorption.Causesinclude
inherited mutations (cystinosis), heavy metals, drugs (tenofovir, ifosfamide, carbonic anhydrase
inhibitors),andmultiplemyelomaandothermonoclonalgammopathies.
Distal (type 1) RTA results from impaired distal H+ secretion. This may occur because of
impairment in H+ secretion, as seen with a variety of autoimmune (Sjögren syndrome, lupus,
rheumatoid arthritis) or renal disorders. Hypercalciuria is another main cause of distal RTA in
adults.ItcanalsobecausedbyabackleakofH+duetoincreasedmembranepermeability,asseen
withamphotericinB.
Distal hyperkalemic (type 4) RTA may result from either low aldosterone levels or from
aldosteroneresistance.TheresultinghyperkalemiareducestheavailabilityofNH3tobufferurinary
H+. Hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism is seen with some frequency in patients with diabetes.
Certaindrugs,includingNSAIDs,β-blockers,andcyclosporine,havealsobeenimplicated.
DIAGNOSIS
ThefirststepinnarrowingthedifferentialdiagnosisforametabolicacidosisistocalculatetheAG.
ThespecificcauseofanelevatedAGcanusuallybedeterminedbyclinicalhistory.However,specific laboratorystudiesareavailabletoidentifycertainanionssuchaslactate,acetoacetate,acetone,andβ­hydroxybutyrate.(Itshouldbenotedthattheuseofnitroprussidetodetectketonesmayfailtoidentify ketoacidosisduetoβ-hydroxybutyrate.)Thepresenceofanalcohol(methanol,ethanol,ethyleneglycol) can also be determined with laboratory assays. Clinical suspicion for toxic alcohol ingestion is corroboratedbyanincreasedosmolalgap.Thisgapisthedifferencebetweenmeasuredandcalculated serumosmolality:
IfanormalAGispresent,theGI lossescanbedifferentiatedfromRTAsviatheurineaniongap (UAG).TheUAGisthedifferencebetweenthemajormeasuredanionsandcationsinurine:[Na+]u+
[K+]u−[Cl−]u.Because isthemajorunmeasuredurinarycation,anegativeUAGreflectshigh excretion,anappropriateresponsetoametabolicacidosis.Conversely,apositiveUAGsignifieslow
excretion,whichinthefaceofametabolicacidosissuggestsadefectindistalrenalacidification.
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Serum[K+]andurinepHcanbehelpfulindistinguishingbetweentheRTAs.
Types 1 and 2 are typically associated with hypokalemia, whereas type 4 is characterized by
hyperkalemia.
UrinepH is low (usually <5.3) intype4 RTA because the defect is inthegeneration ofthe NH
3
buffer,andthemechanismforH+secretionisintact.Incontrast,urinepHisinappropriatelyhighin
type1RTA(urinepH>5.3).Intype2RTA,theurinepHisvariable.Itiselevatedduringtheinitial
bicarbonaturia,whenfilteredbicarbonateexceedsthethresholdforreabsorption,andlowwhenthe
filteredloadisbelowthisthreshold.
TREATMENT
Ketoacidosis attributable to ethanol abuse and starvation can be corrected with the resumption of caloric intake through oral intake or dextrose-containing fluids and by correction of any volume depletionthatmaybepresent.ThetreatmentofDKAisdescribedinChapter23,DiabetesMellitusand RelatedDisorders. Lactic acidosis will resolve once the underlying cause is treated and tissue perfusion is restored. Often, this involves aggressive therapeutic maneuvers for the treatment of shock as described in
Chapter8, Critical Care.Theadministrationofalkali doesnot appear tohaveclear benefitinlactic
acidosisandmayleadtoreboundmetabolicalkalosisoncetheunderlyingcauseismanaged.Itsusein direcircumstancesorsevereacidosisremainscontroversial. ManagementoftoxicingestionsisdescribedinChapter28,Toxicology. NormalAGmetabolicacidosis.TreatmentwithNaHCO3isappropriateforpatientswithanormalAG
metabolicacidosis.The deficitcanbecalculatedinmEq:
However,thisassumesavolumeofdistributionequalto50%oftotalbodyweight.Inreality,the distributionof increaseswiththeseverityoftheacidosisandmayexceed100%oftotalbodyweight
inverysevereacidosis.Itshouldbenotedthatthestandard650-mgtabletoforalNaHCO3providesonly 7mEqof ,whereasoneampuleofIVNaHCO3contains50mEq.Still,parenteralNaHCO3should
alwaysbeprescribedwithcautionbecauseofthepotentialadverseeffects,includingpulmonaryedema, hypokalemia,andhypocalcemia.
TreatmentoftheRTAs.Correctionofthechronicacidemiawithalkaliadministrationiswarrantedto preventitscataboliceffectonboneandmuscle.
Indistal(type1) RTA,correctionofthemetabolic acidosisrequires oral replacementonthe
order of 1–2 mEq/kg/d with NaHCO3 or sodium citrate. Potassium citrate replacement may be
necessaryforpatientswithhypokalemia,nephrolithiasis,ornephrocalcinosis.Underlyingconditions
shouldbesoughtandtreated.
Inproximal(type2)RTA,muchlargeramountsofalkali(10–15mEq/kg/d)arerequiredtoreverse
theacidosis.Administrationofpotassiumsaltsminimizesthedegreeofhypokalemiaassociatedwith
alkalitherapy.
Management of type 4 RTA requires correction of the underlying hyperkalemia. This consists of
dietaryK+ restriction (40–60 mEq/d) and possibly a loop diuretic withor withoutoral NaHCO
3
(0.5–1mEq/kg/d).Mineralocorticoidadministration(fludrocortisone,50–200 μgPOdaily)should
be used in patients with primary adrenal insufficiency and may be considered in other causes of
hypoaldosteronism.
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