Progressive hypercalcemia during continuous arterio-venous ultrafiltration (SCUF).

van der Wiel, H E; Voerman, H J; Thijs, L G · Intensive Care Med · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A case report is described of a patient who developed severe hypercalcemia during slow continuous arterio-venous ultrafiltration (SCUF). Which was instituted because of refractory congestive heart failure with pulmonary edema. The hypercalcemia was due to a preexisting mild hyperparathyroidism and aggressive fluid removal by SCUF. The differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia in the intensive care ward is discussed.

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