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Table 2 Average plasma electrolyte concentrations before CVVHDF

From: Early veno-venous haemodiafiltration for sepsis-related multiple organ failure

Electrolytes

Group 1 (n = 40)

Group 2 (n = 20)

Cations (mEq/l)

   Sodium

134 ± 5

135 ± 4

   Potassium

4 ± 1

5 ± 1*

Anions (mEq/l)

   Chloride

98 ± 6

98 ± 4

   Bicarbonate

17 ± 5

16 ± 5

   Phosphate

1.9 ± 0.9

2.6 ± 0.9 *

   Protein

12 ± 3

12 ± 4

  1. *P < 0.05. CVVHDF, veno-venous haemodiafiltration.
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