TABLE 1.
Results of initial tests and comparison with measured values 5 days after treatment.
| Parameter | Initial blood sample | Blood sample 5 days after treatment | Normal range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPK | 6754 | 693 | 39–308 U/L |
| Cr | 1 | 0.8 | 0.74–1.35 mg/dl |
| BUN | 13 | 11 | 6–24 mg/dl |
| K | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.5–5.0 mEq/L |
| Na | 138 | 140 | 135–145 mEq/L |
| Ca | 8.5 | 9 | 8.5–10.5 mg/dl |
| pH | 7.60 | 7.44 | 7.35–7.45 |
| PCO2 | 22.9 | 38.8 | 35–45 mm Hg |
| HCO3 | 22.5 | 26.1 | 22–28 mEq/L |
| WBC | 12.3 × 103 | 7.1 × 103 | 4000–1000/mm3 |
| AST | 33 | 21 | 50–40 IU/L |
| ALT | 102 | 38 | <45 U/L |
| BS | 155 | 102 | <200 mg/dl |
| Mg | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.8–2.6 mg/dl |
Abbreviations: ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; BS, blood sugar; BUN, blood urea nitrogen; Ca, calcium; CPK, creatine phosphokinase; Cr, creatinine; HCO3, bicarbonate; K, potassium; Mg, magnesium; Na, sodium; PCO2, partial pressure of carbon dioxide; PH, potential of hydrogen; WBC, white blood cells.