Table 1.
Laboratory data on day 1 of admission and day 3 when renal replacement therapy was initiated
| Laboratory Test | Day 1 result | Day 3 result | Reference range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium (mEq/l) | 133 | 133 | 135–145 |
| Potassium (mEq/l) | 3.1 | 4.2 | 3.5–5.2 |
| Chloride (mEq/l) | 102 | 103 | 94–106 |
| Bicarbonate (mEq/l) | 22 | 19 | 20–28 |
| BUN (mg/dl) | 8 | 28 | 7–25 |
| Creatinine (mg/dl) | 0.86 | 5.93 | 0.60–1.30 |
| Anion gap | 9 | 11 | 8–12 |
| Lactic acid (mEq/l) | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.5–2.0 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 14.7 | 12.2 | 12.8–17 |
| White blood cells (× 109/l) | 11.3 | 15.4 | 3.4–10.4 |
| Platelets (× 109/l) | 232 | 157 | 140–377 |
| Ethanol (mg/dl) | 232 | — | 0 |
| Carboxyhemoglobin (%) | 10.8 | — | 0–1.4 |