Progressive hypercalcemia during continuous arterio-venous ultrafiltration (SCUF).
A case report is described of a patient who developed severe hypercalcemia during slow continuous arterio-venous ultrafiltration (SCUF). Which was instituted because of refractory congestive heart failure with pulmonary edema. The hypercalcemia was due to a preexisting mild hyperparathyroidism and aggressive fluid removal by SCUF. The differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia in the intensive care ward is discussed.
van der Wiel
H E
HE
Medical Intensive Care Unit, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Voerman
H J
HJ
Thijs
L G
LG
D006333:Heart Failure / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006440:Hemofiltration / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000209:etiology*; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014462:Ultrafiltration / Q000379:methods