Phosphate Replacement š§Ŗ
Phosphate replacement for Irish hospitals: Phospho-SandozĀ®, IV ampoule guidance, refeeding warnings ā confirm local protocol.
When to replace
- Phosphate is critical for cellular energy and membrane function.
- Replace when clinically significant deficiency, especially refeeding, DKA recovery, or symptomatic hypophosphataemia.
Cautions
- Do not treat hyperphosphataemia with replacement ā address cause.
- Monitor calcium and magnesium during correction.
- IV phosphate requires local protocol and renal caution.
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Phosphate replacement
Irish hospital guidance ā senior review before IV; confirm local protocol
Typical Irish reference approx. 0.8ā1.3 mmol/L. Phospho-SandozĀ® for oral replacement. IV phosphate must never be given as a bolus. Monitor CaĀ²āŗ, MgĀ²āŗ and Kāŗ; caution in refeeding and renal impairment.