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Electrolyte Disorders

Overview of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate imbalances.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
NephrologyEndocrinologyCritical Care

Clinical Guidelines

BNF: Fluids and electrolytes
National
CKS: Hyponatraemia
National
International expert consensus statement on the diagnosis and management of acid–base, fluid and electrolyte disorders
Local
International Renal Interest Society best practice consensus guidelines for intermittent hemodialysis in dogs and cats
Local
KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury
Local
KDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline for Nutrition in CKD: 2020 Update
Local

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