Table 1 Laboratory results over time
From: An unusual cause of metabolic alkalosis: hiding in plain sight
Labs | Time Point 1: Initial labs on presentation | Time Point 2: 3 days after stopping baking soda | Time Pont 3: Following resumption of baking soda us | Time Point 4: 3 days after re-stopping baking soda | Reference range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sodium | 146 | 140 | 145 | 141 | 135–148 mmol/L |
Potassium | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.5–5.1 mmol/L |
Chloride | 95 | 98 | 100 | 102 | 96–109 mmol/L |
Bicarbonate | 44 | 34 | 39 | 32 | 21–31 mmol/L |
Urea Nitrogen | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7–22 mg/dL |
Creatinine | 1.37 (121.11) | 1.55 (137.02) | 1.40 (123.7) | 1.40 (123.7) | 0.6–1.3 mg/dL (53–114.9 umol/L) |
Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) | 45 | 40 | 44 | 44 | > 60 45 mL/min/1.73 sqm |
Glucose | 103 | 91 | 91 | 83 | 71–99 mg/dL |
Calcium | 9.3 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.4–10.5 mg/dL |
Albumin | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.5–5.5 g/dL |
Magnesium | 2.0 | 1.7–2.2 mg/dL | |||
Arterial Blood Gas | |||||
pH | 7.5 | 7.35–7.45 | |||
PaCO2 | 53.0 (7.06 kPa) | 35–45 mmHg (4.67–6 kPa) | |||
HCO3 | 41 | 22–26 mEq/L | |||