Guide To Electrolyte Management: Hypophosphatemia

OVERVIEW

This page is dedicated to discussing how to manage hypophosphatemia. This condition is characters by serum phosphate levels of below 2.5 mg/dL. Guides on managing other electrolyte abnormalities can be found here.

Low levels of serum phosphate may require medical correction (source)
OPTIONS FOR MANAGING THIS ELECTROLYTE ABNORMALITY

In the case of hypophosphatemia there are finite options that can be utilized to correct the issue. These options are listed below:

  • Oral phosphate 
  • IV phosphate
SPECIFICS REGARDING ELECTROLYTE CORRECTION

Target:

 

 

Page Updated: 01.29.2017