Articles: cations.
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Divalent cations (calcium, magnesium, zinc, cooper, manganese) play an important role in various biological processes. Different acute or chronic renal disorders in children or adults modify the urinary excretion of these cations and may influence their concentrations in organism. ⋯ Our preliminary data show that in some acute urinary conditions, such as lower urinary tract infection and pyelonephritis, appear disturbances of plasma and urinary concentrations of divalent cations. We consi der that trace elements should be measured routinely in children with renal disorders.
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2012
WITHDRAWN: The association between initial anion gap and outcomes in medical intensive care unit patients.
Anion gap (AG) metabolic acidosis is common in critically ill patients. The relationship between initial AG at the time of admission to the medical intensive care unit (MICU) and mortality or length of stay (LOS) is unclear. This study was undertaken to evaluate this relationship. ⋯ A high AG at the time of admission to the MICU was associated with higher mortality and LOS. Initial risk stratification based on AG and metabolic acidosis may help guide appropriate patient disposition (especially in patients without other definitive criteria for MICU admission) and assist with prognosis. Mixed AG metabolic acidosis with concomitant acid-base disorder was associated with increased MICU LOS.