PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - C. Berkelhammer
AU  - R. A. Bear
TI  - A clinical approach to common electrolyte problems: 3. Hypophosphatemia
DP  - 1984 Jan 01
TA  - Canadian Medical Association Journal
PG  - 17--23
VI  - 130
IP  - 1
4099  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/130/1/17.short
4100  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/130/1/17.full
SO  - CMAJ1984 Jan 01; 130
AB  - Hypophosphatemia is a common disorder caused by decreased intake, increased loss or transcellular shift of phosphorus. Symptoms of severe hypophosphatemia include reversible depression of myocardial function, acute respiratory failure, coma, rhabdomyolysis, osteomalacia, renal tubular acidosis and hemolysis. This paper discusses common clinical disorders associated with hypophosphatemia and presents an approach to diagnosis and treatment.