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Electrolyte Correction Center

Educational guidance and calculation tools for correcting serum electrolytes.

Sodium (Na+)
135 - 145 mEq/L

Critical for fluid balance and neurological function.

Potassium (K+)
3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L

Essential for cardiac rhythm and muscle function. Requires ECG monitoring during rapid replacement.

Calcium (Ca++)
8.5 - 10.5 mg/dL

Requires albumin correction. Important for cardiac and neuromuscular function.

Magnesium (Mg++)
1.7 - 2.2 mg/dL

Important cofactor for potassium uptake. Replace Mg++ first in severe hypokalemia.

Phosphorus (PO4)
2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL

Critical for cellular energy (ATP). Frequently drops during refeeding syndrome.

Chloride (Cl-)
96 - 106 mEq/L

Major extracellular anion. Imbalances often track with sodium or acid-base disorders.

Bicarbonate (HCO3-)
22 - 26 mEq/L

Primary acid-base buffer. Correction depends on base deficit and ABG results.