Electrolyte Replacement Preparation

A mixture containing electrolytes used to prevent or treat electrolyte imbalance that can be caused by abnormal levels of sodium, magnesium, phosphate, chloride, bicarbonate and/or potassium. Severe electrolyte disturbances can cause cardiac and neurological problems, organ failure and eventually death. (NCI Thesaurus)

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Electrolyte Replacement Agent

Any agent or mixture of agents that are used to replenish electrolytes in body fluids, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus,…

Electrolyte Measurement

A quantitative measurement of the amount of an electrolyte present in a sample.

Electrolyte Imbalance

Higher or lower than normal values for the serum electrolytes; usually affecting NA, K, CHL, CO2, glucose, bun.

Electrolyte Disorder

A metabolic disorder that is characterized by electrolyte imbalances (e.g., hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, and hypercalcemia).

Electrolyte Absorption Alteration

.A finding indicating a deficiency or excess in biological absorption or assimilation of one or more electrolytes.

Electrolyte

A substance that breaks up into ions (particles with electrical charges) when it is dissolved in water or body fluids. Some examples…