Table 6.
Chemistry Panel Clinical Interventions. Clinical intervention rates for each abnormal chemistry panel parameter are reported by postoperative day 1 as well as for the total postoperative period. n = patient number; POD = postoperative da; IV= intravenous; mL = milliliters; CO2 = carbon dioxide; BUN= blood urea nitrogen; Cr = creatinine
| Chemistry Panel Abnormality | Clinical Intervention | POD1 (n =1,012) | Total Postoperative Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyponatremia | Sodium-Chloride Tab Fluid Restrictions |
0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hypokalemia | Potassium Chloride Tab IV Potassium Potassium Packet |
3.5% 0.2% 0.0% |
3.7% |
| Hyperkalemia | Calcium Carbonate/Gluconate Insulin Oral Glucose |
7.7% 1.8% 0.0% |
9.5% |
| BUN Cr |
IV Fluid Bolus Nephrology Consultation |
1.9% | 1.9% |
| Total Clinical Intervention Rate | 15.1% |