Table 3.
Serum electrolyte and creatinine fluctuations over the course of treatment
| Electrolyte | Mean* (mmol/L) | SD^ (mmol/L) | Range# (mmol/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 138.0 | 1.3 | 5.1 |
| Potassium | 4.0 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Chloride | 93.9 | 3.0 | 8.9 |
| Bicarbonate | 30.0 | 2.2 | 8.0 |
| Magnesium | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Phosphate | 4.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Creatinine | 2.33 | 0.16 | 0.55 |
Notes:
*
Mean of individual daily electrolyte concentrations averaged across all patients.
^
SD of individual daily electrolyte fluctuations averaged across all patients.
#
The range of individual daily electrolyte fluctuations averaged across all patients.