Risk variables associated with abnormal calcium, magnesium and phosphate levels among emergency department patients.

David McDonald TaylorPatrick A DateAntony UgoniJesse L SmithWilliam S SpencerErik J de TonnerreMichael J Yeoh

Published in: Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA (2019)

A range of demographic, comorbid, medication and clinical variables are associated with abnormal calcium, magnesium and phosphate levels. These findings will inform the development of clinical guidelines to rationalise calcium, magnesium and phosphate testing. Justification may be required for testing patients with no risk variables.

Keyphrases

emergency department
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
clinical practice