D , Is Clinical Associate. Purpose. The treatment of electrolyte dis-orders in adult patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), including guidelines for cor-recting specific electrolyte disorders, is reviewed. Summary. Electrolytes are involved in many metabolic and homeostatic func-tions. Electrolyte disorders are common in adult patients in the ICU and have been associated with increased morbidity and mortality, as has the improper treatment of electrolyte disorders.
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