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Clinical Guide to Electrolyte Imbalances

Corrections, Formulas, IV Dilutions, Oral Brands

Sources: Schwartz's Principles of Surgery 11e, Fischer's Mastery of Surgery 8e, Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, Goldman-Cecil Medicine, Current Surgical Therapy 14e, VUMC ICU Protocol, Michigan Medicine ICU Protocol

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Correct the cause - not just the number
Chronic imbalances must always be corrected slowly (risk of osmotic demyelination, cerebral edema)
Monitor serum levels, ECG, urine output, and neurologic status throughout correction
Magnesium is the co-factor for potassium and calcium - always check and replete Mg if repleting K⁺ or Ca²⁺ proves refractory
Renal impairment changes every calculation - reduce doses by 50% if CrCl < 20-30 mL/min
Exclusions for protocols: active hemodialysis/PD, AKI, DKA, rhabdomyolysis, crush injury, hypothermia, hyperkalemia > 5 mEq/L before K replacement

SECTION 1 - SODIUM

Normal Range: 135-145 mEq/L

1A. HYPONATREMIA (Na < 135 mEq/L)

Classification by Severity

Severity	Na Level	Symptoms
Mild	130-135 mEq/L	Often asymptomatic
Moderate	125-129 mEq/L	Nausea, malaise, headache
Severe	< 125 mEq/L	Confusion, seizures, coma
Critical	< 120 mEq/L	Life-threatening neurologic compromise

Causes (by Volume Status)

Hypovolemic: Diarrhea, vomiting, burns, diuretics (thiazides > loop), adrenal insufficiency, cerebral salt wasting
Euvolemic (most common - SIADH): CNS disease, pulmonary disease, malignancy, drugs (SSRIs, carbamazepine, cyclophosphamide), hypothyroidism, post-surgical ADH release
Hypervolemic: Heart failure, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, ESRD

KEY FORMULA - Sodium Deficit

Na deficit (mEq) = TBW × (Desired Na - Current Na)
TBW = 0.6 × lean body weight (kg) [men]
TBW = 0.5 × lean body weight (kg) [women]
TBW = 0.45 × lean body weight (kg) [elderly]

CORRECTION RATES (CRITICAL - Avoid Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome)

Situation	Max Correction Rate	Max Per Day
Asymptomatic/chronic (>48h)	0.5 mEq/L/hour	10-12 mEq/L/24h
Acute symptomatic (seizures, coma)	1-2 mEq/L/hour UNTIL symptoms resolve or Na = 120 mEq/L, then slow	Not to exceed 12 mEq/L/24h
Chronic hyponatremia (highest risk)	0.5 mEq/L/hour	< 10 mEq/L/24h

Warning: Rapid correction (> 10 mEq/L/24h) causes central pontine myelinolysis (osmotic demyelination syndrome, ODS) - presenting as locked-in syndrome, quadriplegia, pseudobulbar palsy. Risk highest in chronic hyponatremia, alcoholism, malnutrition, liver transplant.

IV TREATMENT - 3% Hypertonic Saline

Preparation:

3% NaCl (hypertonic saline) = 513 mEq Na/L (vs 154 mEq/L in 0.9% NS)
To make 3% NaCl from 0.9% NS: Add 100 mL of 23.4% NaCl to 900 mL 0.9% NaCl = 1 L of 3% NaCl
Alternatively: Add 50 mL of 23.4% NaCl to 450 mL 0.9% NaCl

Infusion Rate Calculation:

Use the Adrogue-Madias formula to estimate Na change per liter of infusate:

Change in serum Na (per 1L infused) = (Infusate Na - Serum Na) / (TBW + 1)

Where Infusate Na for 3% NaCl = 513 mEq/L

Practical dosing:

Severe symptomatic: 3% NaCl at 1-2 mL/kg/h (typically 100-150 mL bolus over 15-20 min for acute seizures), then re-assess
Target: raise Na by 4-6 mEq/L acutely to stop seizures, then transition to slow correction

Management by Volume Status:

Volume Status	Treatment
Hypovolemic + symptomatic	3% NaCl
Hypovolemic + asymptomatic	0.9% NS until euvolemic
Euvolemic (SIADH) + symptomatic	3% NaCl ± furosemide 20-40 mg IV
Euvolemic + asymptomatic	Fluid restriction (< 1 L/day)
Hypervolemic + symptomatic	3% NaCl + furosemide IV
Hypervolemic + asymptomatic	Fluid restriction + diuretics

SIADH refractory: Tolvaptan (Jinarc/Samsca) 15 mg PO daily - vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist

Oral Brands for Chronic/Maintenance

Product	Dose	Notes
Sodium chloride tablets (Slo-Salt)	1-2 g TID	For mild chronic hyponatremia with hypovolemia
Normal saline oral rehydration (ORS)	75-90 mEq Na/L	Mild GI-loss hyponatremia
Urea (Ure-Na)	15-30 g/day	SIADH - promotes free water excretion

1B. HYPERNATREMIA (Na > 145 mEq/L)

KEY FORMULA - Free Water Deficit

Free Water Deficit (L) = TBW × [(Serum Na / 140) - 1]
OR
Free Water Deficit (L) = [(Serum Na - 140) / 140] × TBW

TBW = 0.5 × weight (kg) [men]
TBW = 0.4 × weight (kg) [women]

Example: 70 kg man, Na = 160 mEq/L Free water deficit = 0.5 × 70 × [(160/140) - 1] = 35 × 0.143 = 5 L

CORRECTION RATES

Situation	Max Rate	Max Per Day
Acute symptomatic hypernatremia	No more than 1 mEq/L/hour	12 mEq/L/24h
Chronic hypernatremia (> 48h)	0.5-0.7 mEq/L/hour	10 mEq/L/24h

Warning: Overly rapid correction of hypernatremia causes cerebral edema and herniation.

IV TREATMENT

Na Level	Hemodynamic Status	Fluid of Choice
Any	Hypovolemic/unstable	0.9% NS first to restore volume
> 160 mEq/L	Stable	0.45% NaCl (half-normal saline)
> 155 mEq/L	Stable	D5W or D5 0.25% NaCl
Moderate	Enteral access	Free water via NG tube (preferred)

Dilution: D5 0.25% NaCl = Mix 250 mL of 0.9% NS + 750 mL D5W to make 1 L of ~0.22% NaCl

Pediatric formula (Tintinalli):

Free water deficit (mL) = 4 mL × body weight (kg) × [desired ΔNa mEq/L]
Give half deficit over first 8 hours, remaining half over next 16 hours

SECTION 2 - POTASSIUM

Normal Range: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L (cardiac patients: target > 4.0)

Rule of thumb: Every 10 mEq of K⁺ given raises serum K by approximately 0.1 mEq/L

2A. HYPOKALEMIA (K < 3.5 mEq/L)

Classification

Severity	K Level
Mild	3.0-3.5 mEq/L
Moderate	2.5-3.0 mEq/L
Severe	< 2.5 mEq/L

Common Causes

Diuretics (loop > thiazide, most common)
GI losses: vomiting, diarrhea, NG suction, villous adenoma, ostomy
Drugs: insulin, albuterol (β2), amphotericin B, aminoglycosides, cisplatin
Alkalosis (K⁺ shifts intracellularly)
Renal: RTA, Bartter syndrome, Gitelman syndrome, hyperaldosteronism
Hypomagnesemia (refractory hypokalemia - must correct Mg first)

ECG Changes

U waves, T wave flattening, ST depression → PR prolongation, wide QRS → ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation

CORRECTION - Oral (preferred for mild-moderate)

Rule: Always replace Mg first (MgSO4 or oral) before refractory K replacement

Serum K	Oral Dose	IV Dose	Recheck
3.8-3.9 mEq/L	20 mEq PO	20 mEq IVPB	2-4h
3.5-3.7 mEq/L	40 mEq PO	40 mEq IVPB	2-4h
3.2-3.4 mEq/L	60 mEq PO	60 mEq IVPB	2-4h
< 3.1 mEq/L	80 mEq + notify MD	80 mEq IV	Immediately after
< 2.6 mEq/L	-	100 mEq IV	Immediately after

IV INFUSION RATES

Access	Max Rate	Max Concentration
Peripheral IV	10 mEq/hour	40-80 mEq/L (40 mEq in 500 mL NS)
Central venous catheter (with ECG monitoring)	20 mEq/hour (max 40 mEq/hr in emergency)	120 mEq/L
Imminent cardiac arrest/malignant arrhythmia	Up to 40 mEq/hour	Concentrated via central

IV DILUTION FORMULAS

Standard peripheral bag: 20 mEq KCl in 100 mL NS = 200 mEq/L → give over 2h = 10 mEq/hr ✓ Central line bag: 40 mEq KCl in 100 mL NS = 400 mEq/L → give over 2h = 20 mEq/hr ✓ High-rate central: 40 mEq KCl in 250 mL NS → give over 1h = 40 mEq/hr (emergency only, continuous ECG)

Never give KCl IV push (bolus) - can cause cardiac arrest

Oral Brands

Brand Name	Generic	Strength	Notes
Klor-Con	KCl extended-release tablet	8 mEq, 10 mEq, 20 mEq	Most widely used, take with full glass of water
K-Dur	KCl extended-release	10 mEq, 20 mEq	With food to reduce GI upset
Kaon-Cl	KCl liquid	20 mEq/15 mL	Palatable for patients with swallowing difficulty
Kay Ciel	KCl elixir	20 mEq/15 mL	Syrup form
Kaolinpectin-K	KCl suspension	20 mEq/15 mL	GI-friendly formulation
Slow-K	KCl wax-matrix tablet	8 mEq	Less GI irritation
K-Lyte	Potassium bicarbonate effervescent	25 mEq/tablet (dissolved in water)	Useful in acidosis + hypokalemia
Potassium gluconate syrup	K-gluconate	20 mEq/15 mL	Better tolerated by children/elderly
Oral K packets (ICU)	KCl powder	20 mEq/packet	Mix in 4 oz water

2B. HYPERKALEMIA (K > 5.5 mEq/L)

Classification

Severity	K Level	ECG
Mild	5.5-6.0 mEq/L	Peaked/tall T waves
Moderate	6.0-6.5 mEq/L	PR prolongation, wide QRS
Severe	> 6.5 mEq/L	Sine wave, VT, VF risk

TREATMENT STEPS (in order)

Step 1 - Cardiac membrane stabilization (acts in minutes):

Calcium gluconate 10%: 5-10 mL (500 mg-1 g) IV over 2-3 minutes (10% solution = 100 mg/mL)
Calcium chloride 10%: 5-10 mL IV (3× more elemental calcium, use central line)
Repeat every 5 min until ECG normalizes
Duration: 30-60 min; does NOT lower potassium

Step 2 - Intracellular potassium shift (acts in 15-30 min):

Insulin + glucose: 10 units regular insulin IV + 25-50 g dextrose (1 amp D50W = 25 g) If K > 6.5 and glucose > 250 mg/dL: insulin alone, no glucose
Sodium bicarbonate: 50-100 mEq IV (1-2 amps of 8.4% NaHCO₃ = 50 mEq/amp) Most effective in metabolic acidosis; effect 15-30 min; do NOT use if alkalotic
Nebulized albuterol: 10-20 mg (4-8× standard asthma dose) via nebulizer; effect in 30-60 min

Step 3 - Potassium removal (definitive):

Method	Dose	Onset	Notes
Furosemide	40-80 mg IV	30-60 min	Requires renal function
Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate)	Oral: 15-30 g in 50-100 mL 20% sorbitol; Rectal: 50 g in 200 mL sorbitol	Hours	Avoid in ileus; sorbitol risk of bowel ischemia
Patiromer (Veltassa)	8.4 g PO once daily	4-7h	Better tolerated than Kayexalate, takes time
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma)	10 g TID × 48h, then 5-10 g daily	1-2h onset	Fastest oral onset for removal
Hemodialysis	-	Minutes	Use for severe/refractory; K removed ~25-50 mEq/hr

SECTION 3 - CALCIUM

Normal Total Calcium: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL

Normal Ionized Calcium: 4.5-5.6 mg/dL (1.1-1.4 mmol/L)

ALWAYS correct for albumin:

Corrected Ca = Measured Ca + 0.8 × (4.0 - Albumin [g/dL])

Example: Ca = 7.0, Albumin = 2.0 → Corrected Ca = 7.0 + 0.8×(4-2) = 7.0 + 1.6 = 8.6 mg/dL

3A. HYPOCALCEMIA (Total Ca < 8.5 mg/dL or iCa < 4.5 mg/dL)

Classification

Severity	Total Ca	iCa	Symptoms
Mild/Asymptomatic	7.5-8.5 mg/dL	3.8-4.5 mg/dL	Perioral tingling
Moderate	7.0-7.5 mg/dL	3.0-3.8 mg/dL	Chvostek/Trousseau signs, muscle cramps
Severe	< 7.0 mg/dL	< 3.0 mg/dL	Tetany, laryngospasm, seizures, prolonged QT, cardiac arrhythmias

IV Treatment (Acute/Symptomatic)

Calcium Gluconate vs Calcium Chloride:

Product	Elemental Ca	Access	Notes
Ca Gluconate 10%	9 mg elemental Ca/mL (93 mg/10 mL vial)	Peripheral IV ✓	First-line, preferred, tissue-safe
Ca Chloride 10%	27 mg elemental Ca/mL (273 mg/10 mL vial)	Central line only	3× more elemental Ca; causes tissue necrosis if extravasated

IV Dosing by Ionized Calcium Level (VUMC Protocol):

iCa Level	Dose	Recheck
3.5-3.9 mg/dL	4 g Ca Gluconate IV	Next AM labs
3.0-3.4 mg/dL	6 g Ca Gluconate IV	4 hours after replacement
2.5-2.9 mg/dL	8 g Ca Gluconate IV	4 hours after replacement
< 2.5 mg/dL	10 g Ca Gluconate IV + notify MD	4 hours after replacement

IV Dilution & Infusion Rate:

Standard: 2 g Ca Gluconate per hour (e.g., 10 g in 500 mL NS → infuse at 100 mL/hr)
Acute tetany/seizures: 10-20 mL of 10% Ca Gluconate (1-2 g) IV over 10-20 min, then maintenance infusion
Maintenance infusion: 0.5-1.5 mg elemental Ca/kg/hour (= 1-3 g Ca Gluconate/hour in average adult)
Tintinalli: Ca Gluconate 10%, 100 mg/kg at rate not exceeding 100 mg/min (pediatric)

IV Preparation:

10 g Ca Gluconate in 500 mL NS = 20 mg/mL → infuse at 100 mL/hr = 2 g/hr
Always infuse separately - do NOT mix with phosphate or bicarbonate (precipitates)

Oral Treatment (Chronic)

Brand	Generic	Elemental Ca	Dose
Caltrate	Calcium carbonate 1250 mg	500 mg	1-2 tablets TID with meals
Os-Cal	Calcium carbonate 1250 mg	500 mg	2-3 tablets daily
Tums	Calcium carbonate 500-750 mg	200-300 mg	Cheap, widely available
CalciGel/Calcimax	Calcium carbonate + Vitamin D3	500 mg Ca + 200 IU Vit D	Combination product
Shelcal	Calcium carbonate 1250 mg + D3 250 IU	500 mg	Popular in South Asia
Cal-C-Vita	Calcium citrate	250 mg	Better absorbed; take without food; preferred in achlorhydria, elderly
Calcium gluconate tablets	Ca gluconate 500/600 mg	45-54 mg elemental	Used orally for mild deficiency

Calcium carbonate requires acid for absorption - take with meals Calcium citrate does NOT require acid - preferred in elderly, PPI users, post-gastric surgery

Chronic hypocalcemia requires Vitamin D (calcitriol 0.25-0.5 mcg/day) for adequate absorption.

3B. HYPERCALCEMIA (Total Ca > 10.5 mg/dL or iCa > 5.6 mg/dL)

Treatment Thresholds

Asymptomatic, Ca < 12 mg/dL: observe, hydrate
Symptomatic OR Ca > 12 mg/dL: treat actively
Ca > 14-15 mg/dL: emergency treatment

TREATMENT STEPS

Step	Agent	Dose	Mechanism
1	0.9% NS IV	200-500 mL/hr (goal UO 100-150 mL/hr)	Volume expansion + renal Ca excretion
2	Furosemide (after adequate hydration)	20-80 mg IV q2-4h	Inhibits tubular Ca reabsorption
3	Calcitonin	4 IU/kg IM or SC q12h	Inhibits osteoclast activity; rapid onset (4-6h), tachyphylaxis in 48h
4	Bisphosphonates	Zoledronic acid 4 mg IV over 15 min; Pamidronate 60-90 mg IV over 2-4h	Inhibit osteoclasts; onset 4-7 days
5	Denosumab (bisphosphonate-refractory)	60-120 mg SC	Anti-RANKL; works in renal failure
6	Hemodialysis	-	Renal failure cases
+	Steroids (granulomatous/Vit D toxicity)	Prednisone 40-60 mg/day	Reduces intestinal Ca absorption

SECTION 4 - MAGNESIUM

Normal Range: 1.7-2.5 mg/dL (1.4-2.0 mEq/L)

Conversion: 1 mEq/L = 1.2 mg/dL = 0.5 mmol/L MgSO4 conversion: 1 g MgSO4 = 98 mg elemental Mg = 4 mEq = 8.12 mg/mmol

4A. HYPOMAGNESEMIA (Mg < 1.7 mg/dL)

Classification

Severity	Mg Level	Symptoms
Mild	1.5-1.9 mg/dL	Usually asymptomatic
Moderate	1.0-1.5 mg/dL	Tremor, weakness, anorexia, nausea
Severe	< 1.0 mg/dL	Tetany, seizures, cardiac arrhythmias (torsades de pointes, AF), hyperreflexia

Key clinical pearl: Hypomagnesemia causes refractory hypokalemia and hypocalcemia because Mg is required for PTH secretion and for K⁺ intracellular transport. Always check Mg when K or Ca fails to correct.

IV Treatment (Severe/Symptomatic)

MgSO4 (Magnesium Sulfate) - standard IV formulation

Serum Mg	IV Dose	Rate	Recheck
1.5-1.9 mg/dL	2 g MgSO4	Over 2h (dilute in 100 mL NS or D5W)	Next AM labs
1.3-1.9 mg/dL	4 g MgSO4	Over 4h (in 250 mL NS)	With next AM labs
1.0-1.4 mg/dL	3 g MgSO4 (3 doses × 1 g/hr)	1 g/hr	After infusion
≤ 1.2 mg/dL	8 g MgSO4	Over 8h at 1 g/hr	6h after replacement
< 1.0 mg/dL	4 g × 4 doses at 1 g/hr (total 4-8 g/day)	1 g/hr, continuous monitoring	During infusion

Life-threatening (torsades, eclampsia):

1-4 g (8-32 mEq) MgSO4 diluted in at least 100 mL D5W or NS, given over 10-60 minutes
Must have: continuous ECG, BP monitoring, observe deep tendon reflexes (areflexia = respiratory depression warning)

Chronic severe deficiency:

First 1.5-2 g over 1-2 hours, then 4-6 g/day
Alcoholic delirium tremens: up to 8-12 g MgSO4 IV on day 1
Half of IV-administered Mg is lost in urine (renal wasting)

Dilution Guide:

Dose	Diluent	Final Concentration	Rate
1 g in 100 mL NS	100 mL NS	10 mg/mL	Over 1 hour
2 g in 100 mL NS	100 mL NS	20 mg/mL	Over 2 hours
4 g in 250 mL NS	250 mL NS	16 mg/mL	Over 4 hours (1 g/hr)
8 g in 500 mL NS	500 mL NS	16 mg/mL	Over 8 hours (1 g/hr)
VUMC premix: 4g/100mL piggyback	Premixed	40 mg/mL	1 g/hr

Max IV rate: 1 g/hour (except life-threatening bolus)

Oral Treatment (Mild/Maintenance)

Brand	Generic	Elemental Mg	Notes
Magnesia / MgO	Magnesium oxide 400/500 mg	241/302 mg elemental Mg	High elemental Mg but poor bioavailability (~4%)
Slow-Mag	Magnesium chloride (ER) 535 mg	64 mg elemental Mg	Better tolerated, fewer GI effects
Mag-Tab SR	Magnesium lactate (ER)	84 mg elemental Mg	Slow-release, less diarrhea
Mag-Oxide/Uro-Mag	Magnesium oxide 140 mg	84 mg elemental Mg	Smaller dose version
Natural Calm	Magnesium citrate powder	200-400 mg elemental Mg	Good bioavailability (~30%), dissolve in water
Magnesium citrate oral	Mg citrate solution	1.745 g/30 mL	Laxative doses: 150-300 mL; supplement: 30 mL TID
Milk of Magnesia	Mg hydroxide 400 mg/5 mL	~166 mg/5 mL elemental Mg	Supplement: 5-15 mL TID; diarrhea limits use

Oral Mg2+ dose for chronic deficiency: 300-600 mg elemental Mg/day in divided doses (give multiple small doses to reduce diarrhea) Severe chronic deficiency: up to 50 mEq oral Mg/day (6 g MgSO4 equivalent)

4B. HYPERMAGNESEMIA (Mg > 2.5 mg/dL)

Mg Level	Clinical Sign
4-7 mg/dL	Hyporeflexia, nausea, flushing
7-12 mg/dL	Drowsiness, hypotension, ECG changes
> 12 mg/dL	Respiratory paralysis, complete heart block, cardiac arrest

Treatment

Stop all Mg-containing medications (antacids, laxatives, cathartics)
Calcium gluconate 1-2 g IV (antagonizes Mg effect on heart) - for cardiac/respiratory emergencies
Aggressive saline + furosemide (for mild-moderate)
Hemodialysis (for severe/renal failure)

SECTION 5 - PHOSPHATE

Normal Range: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL (0.8-1.45 mmol/L)

Conversion: 1 mmol = 3.1 mg/dL = 31 mg phosphorus

5A. HYPOPHOSPHATEMIA (Phos < 2.5 mg/dL)

Classification

Severity	Level	Indication
Mild	2.0-2.5 mg/dL	Usually oral replacement
Moderate	1.5-2.0 mg/dL	Oral preferred; IV if symptomatic
Severe	< 1.5 mg/dL	IV replacement required
Critical	< 1.0 mg/dL	IV mandatory; any cardiac dysfunction → IV

Clinical Features (all from impaired ATP production)

Muscle weakness (including respiratory failure - ventilator wean failure)
Hemolytic anemia
Decreased cardiac output
Rhabdomyolysis
Encephalopathy
Refeeding syndrome

PHOSPHATE PRODUCTS - Know the Difference

Product	Phosphate	Potassium	Sodium
K-Phos Neutral tablet (oral)	250 mg = 8 mmol	1.1 mEq	13 mEq
K Phos injection (per mL)	3 mmol	4.4 mEq	0
Na Phos injection (per mL)	3 mmol	0	4 mEq
Neutra-Phos oral packet	250 mg = 8 mmol	7 mEq	7 mEq
K-Phos No. 2 (oral tablet)	250 mg = 8 mmol	2.3 mEq	5.8 mEq
Phospha 250 Neutral (oral)	250 mg = 8 mmol	7 mEq	7 mEq

Critical rule: Use K-Phos (potassium phosphate) if K < 4.0 mEq/L; use Na-Phos (sodium phosphate) if K ≥ 4.0 mEq/L

IV REPLACEMENT PROTOCOL (VUMC)

Serum Phos	IV Dose	Enteral Option	Recheck
2.0-2.5 mg/dL	15 mmol IV	K-Phos Neutral 2 tabs PO q4h × 3	Next AM labs
1.6-1.9 mg/dL	30 mmol IV	K-Phos Neutral 2 tabs PO q4h × 4	Next AM labs
< 1.6 mg/dL	45 mmol IV	-	6h after replacement

IV Dilution: Pharmacy dilutes in 250-300 mL NS; infuse over 2-6 hours Max infusion rate: 7 mmol phosphate/hour

Practical dilution example:

15 mmol Na-Phos = 5 mL of Na-Phos injection (3 mmol/mL) in 250 mL NS → infuse over 2h
30 mmol K-Phos = 10 mL of K-Phos injection (3 mmol/mL) in 250 mL NS → infuse over 4h

Additional electrolyte load to track:

15 mmol K-Phos IV contributes approximately 22 mEq K⁺
15 mmol Na-Phos IV contributes approximately 20 mEq Na⁺

Oral Phosphate Brands:

Brand	Form	Dose
Neutra-Phos (Phospha 250 Neutral)	Packet dissolved in water	1 packet (8 mmol) 4× daily
K-Phos Neutral	Tablet	2 tabs q4-6h
Skim milk	Food source	1000 mg phosphate per quart (0.95 L)
Fleets Phospho-Soda	Oral solution	Not recommended for supplementation (too high dose, laxative)

5B. HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA (Phos > 4.5 mg/dL)

Most common cause: renal failure; also rhabdomyolysis, tumor lysis syndrome

Treatment

Approach	Agent	Dose	Notes
Reduce GI absorption	Sevelamer HCl (Renvela)	800-1600 mg PO TID with meals	First-line in CKD, no calcium load
Reduce GI absorption	Calcium acetate (PhosLo)	667 mg tabs PO TID with meals	Also raises Ca (useful if hypocalcemic)
Reduce GI absorption	Calcium carbonate	500-1000 mg PO TID with meals	Risk of hypercalcemia
Reduce GI absorption	Al(OH)3 antacids (Amphojel, Alternagel)	30-40 mL TID or 600 mg tabs TID	Short-term only (Al toxicity)
Reduce GI absorption	Sucralfate	1 g QID	Aluminum-based; phosphate binder
Reduce GI absorption	Lanthanum carbonate (Fosrenol)	500-1000 mg TID chewed with meals	No Ca or Al load
Dialysis	Hemodialysis	-	Removes ~1 g phosphate/session in ESRD

SECTION 6 - SPECIAL SITUATIONS & PEARLS

Refeeding Syndrome

Occurs in malnourished patients when nutrition is reintroduced. Insulin surge drives K⁺, Mg²⁺, and PO₄³⁻ intracellularly causing sudden drops.

Expect: Hypophosphatemia (most severe), hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia
Protocol: Begin nutrition slowly (25% of estimated needs day 1), monitor electrolytes q6h, replete prophylactically before and during refeeding

DKA Electrolyte Management

Electrolyte	Issue	Management
Potassium	K looks normal/high initially (acidosis shifts K out) but total body K is depleted; as insulin therapy corrects acidosis, K drops precipitously	Start K replacement when K < 5.0 mEq/L + UO adequate; hold insulin if K < 3.5 until repleted
Phosphate	Drops with insulin therapy; routine supplementation not recommended unless severe (< 1 mg/dL) or cardiac dysfunction	Monitor; replace if < 1 mg/dL
Magnesium	Urinary losses in osmotic diuresis	Check and replace concurrently

Massive Blood Transfusion

Citrate in blood products chelates ionized calcium → hypocalcemia
Monitor iCa every 4 units pRBC
Routine Ca supplementation no longer recommended; treat based on iCa levels

Eclampsia/Pre-eclampsia - MgSO4 Protocol

Loading dose: 4-6 g MgSO4 in 100-250 mL NS over 20-30 min
Maintenance: 1-2 g/hour continuous infusion
Therapeutic Mg level: 4-7 mg/dL (1.7-2.9 mmol/L)
Antidote (Mg toxicity): Calcium gluconate 1-2 g IV over 10 min

SECTION 7 - QUICK REFERENCE SUMMARY TABLE

Electrolyte	Normal	Deficiency Drug/IV	Oral Brand Examples	Max IV Rate	Key Formula
Sodium (low)	135-145 mEq/L	3% NaCl (hypertonic)	NaCl tabs, ORS	1-2 mEq/L/hr (symptomatic)	TBW × (Goal Na - Current Na)
Sodium (high)	135-145 mEq/L	0.45% NaCl / D5W	Free water via NG	Decrease ≤ 1 mEq/L/hr	[(Na-140)/140] × TBW
Potassium (low)	3.5-5.0 mEq/L	KCl IV in NS	Klor-Con, K-Dur, Kay Ciel 20mEq/15mL	10 mEq/hr peripheral; 20-40 mEq/hr central	Each 10 mEq → ↑K by ~0.1 mEq/L
Potassium (high)	3.5-5.0 mEq/L	Ca gluconate + insulin/D50 + kayexalate	Lokelma, Veltassa, Kayexalate	-	Membrane stabilize → shift → remove
Calcium (low)	8.5-10.5 mg/dL	Ca Gluconate 10% IV (1-2 g bolus then infusion)	Caltrate, Os-Cal, Shelcal, CalciGel	2 g/hr (standard)	Corrected Ca = Measured + 0.8×(4 - Albumin)
Calcium (high)	8.5-10.5 mg/dL	NS 200-500 mL/hr + furosemide + bisphosphonates	-	Hydration IV	Zoledronic acid 4 mg IV over 15 min
Magnesium (low)	1.7-2.5 mg/dL	MgSO4 IV (1-2 g/hr)	Slow-Mag, Natural Calm, Milk of Magnesia	1 g/hr (up to loading 4g/15-20min for torsades)	1 g MgSO4 = 4 mEq = 98 mg elemental Mg
Magnesium (high)	1.7-2.5 mg/dL	Ca gluconate (antidote) + HD	-	-	Stop Mg sources; dialyze if severe
Phosphate (low)	2.5-4.5 mg/dL	K-Phos or Na-Phos IV (15-45 mmol)	Neutra-Phos, K-Phos Neutral, skim milk	7 mmol/hr IV	K-Phos if K < 4; Na-Phos if K ≥ 4
Phosphate (high)	2.5-4.5 mg/dL	Phosphate binders PO	Sevelamer (Renvela), PhosLo, Fosrenol	-	Restrict dietary phosphate + binders

SECTION 8 - KEY DANGER WARNINGS

Situation	Risk	Prevention
Rapid Na correction (hyponatremia)	Osmotic demyelination syndrome (pontine myelinolysis)	Max 10-12 mEq/24h; slower in chronic cases
Rapid Na correction (hypernatremia)	Cerebral edema, herniation	Max 10 mEq/24h
IV KCl too fast / undiluted	Cardiac arrest	Never push undiluted KCl; max 10 mEq/hr peripheral
IV Ca Gluconate/Chloride with Phos or bicarb	Precipitates in line	Flush line between
Ca Chloride via peripheral line	Tissue necrosis / thrombophlebitis	Central line only
MgSO4 overdose	Respiratory paralysis, cardiac arrest	Monitor DTRs; antidote = Ca gluconate 1-2 g IV
Phos replacement in hypercalcemia	Calcium-phosphate precipitation, soft tissue calcification	Check Ca × Phos product; avoid if Ca×Phos > 55
K replacement without checking Mg	Refractory hypokalemia	Always check Mg; replete Mg first
Calcitonin in hypercalcemia	Tachyphylaxis in 48-72h	Use as bridge to bisphosphonate

Sources: Schwartz's Principles of Surgery 11e; Fischer's Mastery of Surgery 8e; Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine Comprehensive Study Guide; Goldman-Cecil Medicine; Current Surgical Therapy 14e; VUMC Trauma & Surgical Critical Care Electrolyte Replacement Protocol (Updated 2026); Michigan Medicine ICU Electrolyte Protocol; Tintinalli Pediatric Tables.

Can you make pdf of above all

Reading File

Running Command

ls -la /tmp/workspace/ 2>/dev/null || mkdir -p /tmp/workspace && echo "workspace ready"

Running Command

mkdir -p /tmp/workspace/electrolytes && python3 -c "from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4; print('reportlab OK')"

Writing File

~/electrolytes/build_pdf.py

#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Clinical Guide to Electrolyte Imbalances - PDF Generator
"""

from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib import colors
from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle
from reportlab.lib.units import cm, mm
from reportlab.platypus import (
    SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle,
    HRFlowable, PageBreak, KeepTogether
)
from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_LEFT, TA_CENTER, TA_JUSTIFY
from reportlab.platypus import BaseDocTemplate, Frame, PageTemplate
from reportlab.platypus.flowables import Flowable
import os

OUTPUT = "/tmp/workspace/electrolytes/Electrolyte_Imbalances_Clinical_Guide.pdf"

# ── Colour palette ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
C_NAVY      = colors.HexColor("#0D2B55")
C_BLUE      = colors.HexColor("#1565C0")
C_LTBLUE    = colors.HexColor("#E3F2FD")
C_TEAL      = colors.HexColor("#00695C")
C_LTTEAL    = colors.HexColor("#E0F2F1")
C_RED       = colors.HexColor("#B71C1C")
C_LTRED     = colors.HexColor("#FFEBEE")
C_ORANGE    = colors.HexColor("#E65100")
C_LTORANGE  = colors.HexColor("#FFF3E0")
C_PURPLE    = colors.HexColor("#4A148C")
C_LTPURPLE  = colors.HexColor("#F3E5F5")
C_GREEN     = colors.HexColor("#1B5E20")
C_LTGREEN   = colors.HexColor("#E8F5E9")
C_GREY      = colors.HexColor("#455A64")
C_LTGREY    = colors.HexColor("#ECEFF1")
C_WHITE     = colors.white
C_BLACK     = colors.black
C_WARN_BG   = colors.HexColor("#FFF8E1")
C_WARN_BDR  = colors.HexColor("#F9A825")

# ── Styles ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
base = getSampleStyleSheet()

def S(name, **kw):
    """Build a ParagraphStyle."""
    return ParagraphStyle(name, **kw)

ST = {
    "title": S("title",
        fontSize=26, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
        textColor=C_WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER,
        spaceAfter=4, leading=32),
    "subtitle": S("subtitle",
        fontSize=13, fontName="Helvetica",
        textColor=C_WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER,
        spaceAfter=2, leading=18),
    "h1": S("h1",
        fontSize=15, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
        textColor=C_WHITE, alignment=TA_LEFT,
        spaceBefore=14, spaceAfter=4, leading=20),
    "h2": S("h2",
        fontSize=12, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
        textColor=C_NAVY, alignment=TA_LEFT,
        spaceBefore=10, spaceAfter=3, leading=16),
    "h3": S("h3",
        fontSize=10.5, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
        textColor=C_TEAL, alignment=TA_LEFT,
        spaceBefore=7, spaceAfter=2, leading=14),
    "body": S("body",
        fontSize=9, fontName="Helvetica",
        textColor=C_BLACK, alignment=TA_JUSTIFY,
        spaceBefore=2, spaceAfter=2, leading=13),
    "bullet": S("bullet",
        fontSize=9, fontName="Helvetica",
        textColor=C_BLACK, leftIndent=14,
        bulletIndent=4, spaceAfter=1, leading=13),
    "code": S("code",
        fontSize=8.5, fontName="Courier",
        textColor=C_NAVY, backColor=C_LTGREY,
        leftIndent=10, rightIndent=10,
        spaceBefore=4, spaceAfter=4, leading=13),
    "warn": S("warn",
        fontSize=9, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
        textColor=C_RED, leftIndent=10,
        spaceBefore=3, spaceAfter=3, leading=13),
    "note": S("note",
        fontSize=8.5, fontName="Helvetica-Oblique",
        textColor=C_GREY, leftIndent=10,
        spaceBefore=1, spaceAfter=1, leading=12),
    "sources": S("sources",
        fontSize=7.5, fontName="Helvetica-Oblique",
        textColor=C_GREY, alignment=TA_CENTER,
        spaceBefore=6, spaceAfter=2, leading=11),
}

def hdr_para(text, color):
    return Paragraph(f'<font color="white"><b>{text}</b></font>',
                     ParagraphStyle("hp", fontSize=9, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
                                    textColor=C_WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER,
                                    leading=12, backColor=color))

# ── Header / Footer ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
def on_page(canvas, doc):
    canvas.saveState()
    w, h = A4
    # Header bar
    canvas.setFillColor(C_NAVY)
    canvas.rect(0, h-28, w, 28, fill=1, stroke=0)
    canvas.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 10)
    canvas.setFillColor(C_WHITE)
    canvas.drawString(18, h-18, "CLINICAL GUIDE: ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES")
    canvas.setFont("Helvetica", 8)
    canvas.drawRightString(w-18, h-18, "Corrections · Formulas · IV Dilutions · Oral Brands")
    # Footer
    canvas.setFillColor(C_NAVY)
    canvas.rect(0, 0, w, 22, fill=1, stroke=0)
    canvas.setFont("Helvetica", 7.5)
    canvas.setFillColor(C_WHITE)
    canvas.drawString(18, 7, "Sources: Schwartz 11e | Fischer 8e | Tintinalli | Goldman-Cecil | VUMC/Michigan ICU Protocols")
    canvas.drawRightString(w-18, 7, f"Page {doc.page}")
    canvas.restoreState()

# ── Table helpers ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
def mk_table(data, col_widths, hdr_color=C_NAVY, alt_color=C_LTBLUE, fontsize=8):
    """Create a styled table. First row = header."""
    style = TableStyle([
        # Header
        ("BACKGROUND", (0, 0), (-1, 0), hdr_color),
        ("TEXTCOLOR",  (0, 0), (-1, 0), C_WHITE),
        ("FONTNAME",   (0, 0), (-1, 0), "Helvetica-Bold"),
        ("FONTSIZE",   (0, 0), (-1, 0), fontsize),
        ("ALIGN",      (0, 0), (-1, 0), "CENTER"),
        ("VALIGN",     (0, 0), (-1, -1), "MIDDLE"),
        # Body
        ("FONTNAME",   (0, 1), (-1, -1), "Helvetica"),
        ("FONTSIZE",   (0, 1), (-1, -1), fontsize),
        ("TEXTCOLOR",  (0, 1), (-1, -1), C_BLACK),
        # Alternating rows
        *[("BACKGROUND", (0, i), (-1, i), alt_color if i % 2 == 0 else C_WHITE)
          for i in range(1, 50)],
        # Grid
        ("GRID",       (0, 0), (-1, -1), 0.4, colors.HexColor("#B0BEC5")),
        ("ROWBACKGROUND", (0, 0), (-1, 0), hdr_color),
        ("TOPPADDING",  (0, 0), (-1, -1), 4),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0, 0), (-1, -1), 4),
        ("LEFTPADDING", (0, 0), (-1, -1), 5),
        ("RIGHTPADDING",(0, 0), (-1, -1), 5),
    ])
    t = Table(data, colWidths=col_widths, repeatRows=1)
    t.setStyle(style)
    return t

def section_hdr(text, color=C_NAVY):
    """Full-width coloured section header."""
    data = [[Paragraph(f'<font color="white"><b>{text}</b></font>',
                       ParagraphStyle("sh", fontSize=12, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
                                      textColor=C_WHITE, alignment=TA_LEFT, leading=16))]]
    t = Table(data, colWidths=[A4[0] - 3.6*cm])
    t.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), color),
        ("TOPPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
    ]))
    return t

def warn_box(text):
    data = [[Paragraph(f'⚠ {text}',
                       ParagraphStyle("wb", fontSize=8.5, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
                                      textColor=C_RED, leading=13))]]
    t = Table(data, colWidths=[A4[0] - 3.6*cm])
    t.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), C_LTRED),
        ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 1, C_RED),
        ("TOPPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
        ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
    ]))
    return t

def info_box(text, bg=C_LTBLUE, bdr=C_BLUE):
    data = [[Paragraph(text,
                       ParagraphStyle("ib", fontSize=8.5, fontName="Helvetica",
                                      textColor=C_NAVY, leading=13))]]
    t = Table(data, colWidths=[A4[0] - 3.6*cm])
    t.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), bg),
        ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, bdr),
        ("TOPPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
        ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
    ]))
    return t

def formula_box(text):
    data = [[Paragraph(text,
                       ParagraphStyle("fb", fontSize=9, fontName="Courier",
                                      textColor=C_NAVY, leading=14))]]
    t = Table(data, colWidths=[A4[0] - 3.6*cm])
    t.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), C_LTGREY),
        ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 1, C_NAVY),
        ("TOPPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
    ]))
    return t

# ── Cover page ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
def cover_page(elements):
    w = A4[0] - 3.6*cm
    # Big title block
    title_data = [[
        Paragraph("CLINICAL GUIDE TO<br/>ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES",
                  ParagraphStyle("ct", fontSize=28, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
                                 textColor=C_WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=36)),
    ]]
    tt = Table(title_data, colWidths=[w])
    tt.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), C_NAVY),
        ("TOPPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 28),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 28),
    ]))
    elements.append(tt)
    elements.append(Spacer(1, 6))

    sub_data = [[
        Paragraph("Corrections per Hour · per Day · IV Dilutions · Exact Formulae · Oral Syrups &amp; Brands",
                  ParagraphStyle("cs", fontSize=11, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
                                 textColor=C_WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=16)),
    ]]
    st2 = Table(sub_data, colWidths=[w])
    st2.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), C_BLUE),
        ("TOPPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
    ]))
    elements.append(st2)
    elements.append(Spacer(1, 18))

    # Summary cards
    cards = [
        ("Na⁺ SODIUM",    "Hypo/Hypernatremia\nFormulas · 3% NaCl · Free water deficit",  C_BLUE,   C_LTBLUE),
        ("K⁺ POTASSIUM",  "Hypo/Hyperkalemia\nKCl IV rates · Oral brands · ECG guide",    C_TEAL,   C_LTTEAL),
        ("Ca²⁺ CALCIUM",  "Hypo/Hypercalcemia\nCa Gluconate · Ca Chloride · Dilutions",   C_PURPLE, C_LTPURPLE),
        ("Mg²⁺ MAGNESIUM","Hypo/Hypermagnesemia\nMgSO4 protocols · Oral supplements",     C_ORANGE, C_LTORANGE),
        ("PO₄ PHOSPHATE", "Hypo/Hyperphosphatemia\nK/Na-Phos · Oral brands · IV guide",   C_GREEN,  C_LTGREEN),
    ]
    for name, desc, dark, light in cards:
        row = [[
            Paragraph(f'<b>{name}</b>',
                      ParagraphStyle("cn", fontSize=11, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
                                     textColor=C_WHITE, leading=15)),
            Paragraph(desc.replace("\n","<br/>"),
                      ParagraphStyle("cd", fontSize=9, fontName="Helvetica",
                                     textColor=dark, leading=13)),
        ]]
        ct = Table(row, colWidths=[w*0.28, w*0.72])
        ct.setStyle(TableStyle([
            ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (0,0), dark),
            ("BACKGROUND", (1,0), (1,0), light),
            ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, dark),
            ("TOPPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
            ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
            ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
            ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"),
        ]))
        elements.append(ct)
        elements.append(Spacer(1, 4))

    elements.append(Spacer(1, 14))
    elements.append(Paragraph(
        "Sources: Schwartz's Principles of Surgery 11e · Fischer's Mastery of Surgery 8e · "
        "Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine · Goldman-Cecil Medicine · Current Surgical Therapy 14e · "
        "VUMC &amp; Michigan Medicine ICU Protocols",
        ST["sources"]))

# ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
# SECTION BUILDERS
# ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

def sec_general(e):
    e.append(PageBreak())
    e.append(section_hdr("GENERAL PRINCIPLES", C_NAVY))
    e.append(Spacer(1, 6))
    pts = [
        "<b>1. Correct the cause</b> - not just the number.",
        "<b>2. Chronic imbalances</b> must be corrected slowly (risk: osmotic demyelination, cerebral oedema).",
        "<b>3. Monitor</b> serum levels, ECG, urine output, and neurologic status throughout correction.",
        "<b>4. Magnesium is the co-factor</b> for K⁺ and Ca²⁺ — always check Mg if K or Ca fails to correct.",
        "<b>5. Renal impairment</b> changes every calculation — reduce doses by 50% if CrCl &lt; 20-30 mL/min.",
        "<b>6. Protocol exclusions:</b> active HD/PD, AKI, DKA, rhabdomyolysis, crush injury, hypothermia.",
    ]
    for p in pts:
        e.append(Paragraph(f"• {p}", ST["bullet"]))
        e.append(Spacer(1, 2))

    e.append(Spacer(1, 8))
    e.append(Paragraph("NORMAL RANGES QUICK REFERENCE", ST["h2"]))
    data = [["Electrolyte","Normal Range","Critical Low","Critical High"],
            ["Sodium (Na⁺)","135–145 mEq/L","< 120 mEq/L","> 160 mEq/L"],
            ["Potassium (K⁺)","3.5–5.0 mEq/L","< 2.5 mEq/L","> 6.5 mEq/L"],
            ["Calcium (total)","8.5–10.5 mg/dL","< 7.0 mg/dL","> 14 mg/dL"],
            ["Calcium (ionised)","4.5–5.6 mg/dL","< 3.0 mg/dL","> 6.5 mg/dL"],
            ["Magnesium (Mg²⁺)","1.7–2.5 mg/dL","< 1.0 mg/dL","> 7 mg/dL"],
            ["Phosphate (PO₄)","2.5–4.5 mg/dL","< 1.0 mg/dL","> 6.0 mg/dL"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data, [5*cm, 4.5*cm, 4*cm, 4*cm], C_NAVY))


def sec_sodium(e):
    e.append(PageBreak())
    e.append(section_hdr("SECTION 1 — SODIUM  (Na⁺)", C_BLUE))
    e.append(Spacer(1, 6))

    # --- Hyponatremia ---
    e.append(Paragraph("1A. HYPONATREMIA  (Na &lt; 135 mEq/L)", ST["h2"]))

    e.append(Paragraph("Classification by Severity", ST["h3"]))
    data = [["Severity","Na Level","Typical Symptoms"],
            ["Mild","130–135 mEq/L","Often asymptomatic"],
            ["Moderate","125–129 mEq/L","Nausea, malaise, headache"],
            ["Severe","< 125 mEq/L","Confusion, seizures, coma"],
            ["Critical","< 120 mEq/L","Life-threatening neurologic compromise"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3.5*cm,4*cm,10*cm],C_BLUE,C_LTBLUE))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("Key Formula — Sodium Deficit", ST["h3"]))
    e.append(formula_box(
        "Na Deficit (mEq)  =  TBW × (Desired Na – Current Na)\n\n"
        "TBW  =  0.60 × lean body weight [kg]  (men)\n"
        "TBW  =  0.50 × lean body weight [kg]  (women)\n"
        "TBW  =  0.45 × lean body weight [kg]  (elderly)"
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("Correction Rates — CRITICAL", ST["h3"]))
    e.append(warn_box(
        "Rapid correction (> 10–12 mEq/L/24h) causes OSMOTIC DEMYELINATION SYNDROME "
        "(central pontine myelinolysis) → locked-in syndrome, quadriplegia, death. "
        "Risk highest in: chronic hyponatremia, alcoholism, malnutrition, liver transplant."
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,4))
    data = [["Situation","Max Rate / hour","Max Per 24 h"],
            ["Asymptomatic / chronic (>48h)","0.5 mEq/L/hr","10–12 mEq/L"],
            ["Acute symptomatic (seizures, coma)","1–2 mEq/L/hr until sx resolve or Na=120","≤ 12 mEq/L"],
            ["Chronic (highest ODS risk)","0.5 mEq/L/hr","< 10 mEq/L"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[7*cm,6*cm,4.5*cm],C_BLUE,C_LTBLUE))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("IV Treatment — 3% Hypertonic Saline", ST["h3"]))
    e.append(info_box(
        "<b>3% NaCl content:</b> 513 mEq Na/L (vs 154 mEq/L in 0.9% NS)<br/>"
        "<b>To prepare 3% NaCl:</b> Add 100 mL of 23.4% NaCl to 900 mL 0.9% NS = 1 L of 3% NaCl<br/>"
        "<b>Adrogue-Madias Formula:</b> ΔNa per 1L infused = (Infusate Na – Serum Na) / (TBW + 1)<br/>"
        "<b>Acute seizures:</b> 3% NaCl 100–150 mL IV bolus over 15–20 min → raise Na by 4–6 mEq/L, then slow correction<br/>"
        "<b>Ongoing infusion:</b> 1–2 mL/kg/hr of 3% NaCl; reassess every 1–2 h"
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("Management by Volume Status", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Volume Status","Symptomatic Treatment","Asymptomatic Treatment"],
          ["Hypovolemic","3% NaCl","0.9% NS until euvolemic"],
          ["Euvolemic (SIADH)","3% NaCl ± Furosemide 20-40 mg IV","Fluid restriction < 1 L/day"],
          ["Hypervolemic","3% NaCl + Furosemide IV","Fluid restriction + diuretics"],
          ["SIADH refractory","Tolvaptan (Samsca) 15 mg PO daily","—"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[4.5*cm,6*cm,6*cm],C_BLUE,C_LTBLUE))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("Oral / Maintenance Brands", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Brand","Generic","Dose","Indication"],
          ["Slo-Salt","NaCl tablets","1–2 g TID","Mild hypovolemic hyponatremia"],
          ["ORS (WHO formula)","Na 75 mEq/L oral rehydration","As needed","GI loss hyponatremia"],
          ["Ure-Na","Urea powder","15–30 g/day","SIADH — free water excretion"],
          ["Samsca / Jinarc","Tolvaptan 15–60 mg","15 mg PO daily (titrate)","SIADH — V2 antagonist"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3.5*cm,5*cm,4*cm,5*cm],C_BLUE,C_LTBLUE))

    e.append(Spacer(1,10))
    # --- Hypernatremia ---
    e.append(Paragraph("1B. HYPERNATREMIA  (Na &gt; 145 mEq/L)", ST["h2"]))

    e.append(Paragraph("Key Formula — Free Water Deficit", ST["h3"]))
    e.append(formula_box(
        "Free Water Deficit (L)  =  TBW × [(Serum Na / 140) – 1]\n"
        "  OR\n"
        "Free Water Deficit (L)  =  [(Serum Na – 140) / 140] × TBW\n\n"
        "TBW = 0.50 × wt [kg] (men)   |   TBW = 0.40 × wt [kg] (women)\n\n"
        "Example: 70 kg man, Na = 160  →  FWD = 35 × (160/140 – 1) = 35 × 0.143 = 5.0 L\n\n"
        "Paediatric:  FWD (mL) = 4 mL × weight [kg] × desired ΔNa [mEq/L]\n"
        "  Give half over first 8 h, remainder over next 16 h"
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("Correction Rates", ST["h3"]))
    e.append(warn_box("Overly rapid correction of hypernatremia causes CEREBRAL OEDEMA and HERNIATION."))
    e.append(Spacer(1,4))
    data=[["Situation","Max Rate / hour","Max Per 24 h"],
          ["Acute symptomatic","≤ 1 mEq/L/hr","12 mEq/L"],
          ["Chronic (> 48h)","0.5–0.7 mEq/L/hr","10 mEq/L"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[7*cm,5.5*cm,5*cm],C_BLUE,C_LTBLUE))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("IV Fluid Selection", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Na Level","Haemodynamic Status","Fluid Choice"],
          ["Any","Hypovolaemic / unstable","0.9% NS first (restore volume)"],
          ["> 160 mEq/L","Stable","0.45% NaCl (half-normal saline)"],
          ["> 155 mEq/L","Stable","D5W or D5 0.25% NaCl"],
          ["Moderate","Enteral access","Free water via NG (preferred)"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3.5*cm,4.5*cm,9.5*cm],C_BLUE,C_LTBLUE))
    e.append(Spacer(1,4))
    e.append(info_box(
        "<b>Dilution tip — D5 0.25% NaCl:</b> Mix 250 mL 0.9% NS + 750 mL D5W → 1 L ≈ 0.22% NaCl<br/>"
        "Use D5W cautiously — overly rapid free water delivery if infused too fast."
    ))


def sec_potassium(e):
    e.append(PageBreak())
    e.append(section_hdr("SECTION 2 — POTASSIUM  (K⁺)", C_TEAL))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))
    e.append(info_box(
        "<b>Normal range:</b> 3.5–5.0 mEq/L &nbsp;|&nbsp; Cardiac targets: &gt; 4.0 mEq/L<br/>"
        "<b>Rule of thumb:</b> Every 10 mEq K⁺ given raises serum K by ~0.1 mEq/L<br/>"
        "<b>Always replete Mg²⁺ first</b> if Mg &lt; 2.0 mg/dL — without Mg, K will not move intracellularly.",
        C_LTTEAL, C_TEAL
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,8))

    # --- Hypokalemia ---
    e.append(Paragraph("2A. HYPOKALEMIA  (K &lt; 3.5 mEq/L)", ST["h2"]))
    e.append(Paragraph("Classification", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Severity","K Level","ECG Changes"],
          ["Mild","3.0–3.5 mEq/L","U waves, T-wave flattening"],
          ["Moderate","2.5–3.0 mEq/L","ST depression, PR prolongation"],
          ["Severe","< 2.5 mEq/L","Wide QRS, VT, VF — life-threatening"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3.5*cm,4*cm,10*cm],C_TEAL,C_LTTEAL))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("IV Replacement Protocol", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Serum K","Oral Dose","IV Dose","Recheck"],
          ["3.8–3.9 mEq/L","20 mEq PO","20 mEq IVPB","2–4 h"],
          ["3.5–3.7 mEq/L","40 mEq PO","40 mEq IVPB","2–4 h"],
          ["3.2–3.4 mEq/L","60 mEq PO","60 mEq IVPB","2–4 h"],
          ["< 3.1 mEq/L","80 mEq + notify MD","80 mEq IV","Immediately after"],
          ["< 2.6 mEq/L","—","100 mEq IV","Immediately after"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[4*cm,3.5*cm,4.5*cm,5.5*cm],C_TEAL,C_LTTEAL))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("IV Infusion Rates &amp; Dilution Guide", ST["h3"]))
    e.append(warn_box("NEVER give KCl IV push (bolus) — can cause immediate cardiac arrest."))
    e.append(Spacer(1,4))
    data=[["Access","Max Rate","Max Concentration","Dilution Example"],
          ["Peripheral IV","10 mEq/hr","40–80 mEq/L","20 mEq KCl in 250 mL NS → infuse over 2 h"],
          ["Peripheral IV","10 mEq/hr","80 mEq/L","40 mEq KCl in 500 mL NS → infuse over 4 h"],
          ["Central line (ECG monitoring)","20 mEq/hr","120 mEq/L","40 mEq KCl in 250 mL NS → infuse over 2 h (central)"],
          ["Central line (emergency)","40 mEq/hr","Concentrated","40 mEq KCl in 100 mL NS → over 1 h (emergency only)"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3*cm,3*cm,3.5*cm,8*cm],C_TEAL,C_LTTEAL,fontsize=8))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("Oral Potassium Brands", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Brand","Generic","Strength","Form","Notes"],
          ["Klor-Con","KCl ER","8/10/20 mEq","Tablet","Most widely used; take with full glass of water"],
          ["K-Dur","KCl ER","10/20 mEq","Tablet","Take with food; wax-matrix"],
          ["Kay Ciel","KCl","20 mEq/15 mL","Elixir","Syrup; for dysphagia"],
          ["Kaon-Cl","KCl","20 mEq/15 mL","Liquid","GI-friendly suspension"],
          ["Slow-K","KCl wax-matrix","8 mEq","Tablet","Less GI irritation"],
          ["K-Lyte","K bicarbonate effervescent","25 mEq/tab","Dissolve in water","Useful: acidosis + hypoK"],
          ["K-gluconate syrup","Potassium gluconate","20 mEq/15 mL","Syrup","Better tolerated elderly/children"],
          ["Oral K packets","KCl powder","20 mEq/packet","Powder","ICU: mix in 4 oz water"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[2.5*cm,3.5*cm,2.5*cm,2.5*cm,6.5*cm],C_TEAL,C_LTTEAL,fontsize=7.5))
    e.append(Spacer(1,8))

    # --- Hyperkalemia ---
    e.append(Paragraph("2B. HYPERKALEMIA  (K &gt; 5.5 mEq/L)", ST["h2"]))
    data=[["Severity","K Level","ECG Finding"],
          ["Mild","5.5–6.0 mEq/L","Peaked / tall T waves"],
          ["Moderate","6.0–6.5 mEq/L","PR prolongation, wide QRS, short QT"],
          ["Severe","≥ 6.5 mEq/L","Sine wave, VT/VF — emergency"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3.5*cm,4*cm,10*cm],C_RED,C_LTRED))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("Treatment Steps (in order)", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Step","Goal","Agent","Dose","Onset","Duration"],
          ["1","Cardiac membrane\nstabilisation","Calcium gluconate 10%",
           "5–10 mL (0.5–1 g) IV over 2–3 min; repeat q5 min\nOR Ca chloride 10%: 5–10 mL IV via central","1–3 min","30–60 min"],
          ["2a","Shift K into cells","Insulin + Glucose",
           "10 U regular insulin IV + 25–50 g dextrose\n(1 amp D50W = 25 g glucose)","15–30 min","2–6 h"],
          ["2b","Shift K into cells","Sodium bicarbonate",
           "50–100 mEq IV (1–2 amps of 8.4%)\nBest in metabolic acidosis; avoid if alkalotic","15–30 min","1–2 h"],
          ["2c","Shift K into cells","Nebulised albuterol",
           "10–20 mg nebulised (4–8× asthma dose)","30–60 min","2–4 h"],
          ["3a","Remove K (GI)","Kayexalate (Na polystyrene)",
           "PO: 15–30 g in 50–100 mL 20% sorbitol\nRectal: 50 g in 200 mL sorbitol","Hours","—"],
          ["3b","Remove K (GI)","Patiromer (Veltassa)",
           "8.4 g PO once daily","4–7 h","Daily dosing"],
          ["3c","Remove K (GI)","Na zirconium cyclosilicate\n(Lokelma)",
           "10 g TID × 48 h, then 5–10 g daily","1–2 h onset","—"],
          ["3d","Remove K (renal)","Furosemide",
           "40–80 mg IV","30–60 min","Needs renal fn"],
          ["4","Definitive removal","Haemodialysis",
           "Emergency use; removes 25–50 mEq K/hr","Minutes","—"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[1*cm,3*cm,3.5*cm,5.5*cm,2*cm,2*cm],C_RED,C_LTRED,fontsize=7.5))


def sec_calcium(e):
    e.append(PageBreak())
    e.append(section_hdr("SECTION 3 — CALCIUM  (Ca²⁺)", C_PURPLE))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))
    e.append(info_box(
        "<b>Normal total calcium:</b> 8.5–10.5 mg/dL &nbsp;|&nbsp; "
        "<b>Normal ionised (iCa):</b> 4.5–5.6 mg/dL (1.1–1.4 mmol/L)",
        C_LTPURPLE, C_PURPLE
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,4))
    e.append(Paragraph("Albumin Correction Formula", ST["h3"]))
    e.append(formula_box(
        "Corrected Ca (mg/dL)  =  Measured Ca  +  0.8 × (4.0 – Albumin [g/dL])\n\n"
        "Example: Ca = 7.0 mg/dL, Albumin = 2.0 g/dL\n"
        "  Corrected Ca = 7.0 + 0.8 × (4.0 – 2.0) = 7.0 + 1.6 = 8.6 mg/dL  (normal)"
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,8))

    # Hypocalcemia
    e.append(Paragraph("3A. HYPOCALCEMIA  (Total Ca &lt; 8.5 mg/dL  |  iCa &lt; 4.5 mg/dL)", ST["h2"]))
    data=[["Severity","Total Ca","iCa","Symptoms"],
          ["Mild","7.5–8.5 mg/dL","3.8–4.5 mg/dL","Perioral numbness, tingling"],
          ["Moderate","7.0–7.5 mg/dL","3.0–3.8 mg/dL","Chvostek/Trousseau signs, muscle cramps"],
          ["Severe","< 7.0 mg/dL","< 3.0 mg/dL","Tetany, laryngospasm, seizures, prolonged QT, cardiac arrest"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[2.5*cm,3.5*cm,3.5*cm,8*cm],C_PURPLE,C_LTPURPLE))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("IV Preparations — Gluconate vs Chloride", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Product","Elemental Ca / mL","Elemental Ca / vial","Access Required","Notes"],
          ["Ca Gluconate 10%","9 mg/mL","93 mg per 10 mL vial","Peripheral IV ✓","First-line; tissue-safe on extravasation"],
          ["Ca Chloride 10%","27 mg/mL","273 mg per 10 mL vial","CENTRAL LINE ONLY","3× more elemental Ca; necrosis if extravasated"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[4*cm,3*cm,3.5*cm,3.5*cm,3.5*cm],C_PURPLE,C_LTPURPLE,fontsize=8))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("IV Dosing by Ionised Calcium (VUMC Protocol)", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["iCa Level","Dose","IV Dilution","Rate","Recheck"],
          ["3.5–3.9 mg/dL","4 g Ca Gluconate","4 g in 200 mL NS","2 g/hr","Next AM labs"],
          ["3.0–3.4 mg/dL","6 g Ca Gluconate","6 g in 300 mL NS","2 g/hr","4 h after replacement"],
          ["2.5–2.9 mg/dL","8 g Ca Gluconate","8 g in 400 mL NS","2 g/hr","4 h after replacement"],
          ["< 2.5 mg/dL","10 g Ca Gluconate + notify MD","10 g in 500 mL NS","2 g/hr","4 h after replacement"],
          ["Tetany/seizures (acute)","1–2 g Ca Gluconate BOLUS","10–20 mL of 10% in 50 mL NS","Over 10–20 min","Then start infusion"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3.5*cm,4*cm,4*cm,3*cm,3*cm],C_PURPLE,C_LTPURPLE,fontsize=8))
    e.append(Spacer(1,4))
    e.append(info_box(
        "<b>Maintenance infusion:</b> 0.5–1.5 mg elemental Ca/kg/hr  "
        "(≈ 1–3 g Ca Gluconate/hr in average adult)<br/>"
        "<b>Key warning:</b> Do NOT mix Ca Gluconate with phosphate or bicarbonate in the same line — precipitation occurs.",
        C_LTPURPLE, C_PURPLE
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("Oral Calcium Brands", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Brand","Generic","Elemental Ca","Dose","Notes"],
          ["Caltrate","Ca carbonate 1250 mg","500 mg","1–2 tabs TID with meals","Take with meals (needs acid)"],
          ["Os-Cal","Ca carbonate 1250 mg","500 mg","2–3 tabs daily with meals","Take with meals"],
          ["Tums","Ca carbonate 500–750 mg","200–300 mg","PRN","Cheap, widely available"],
          ["Shelcal","Ca carbonate 1250 mg + D3 250 IU","500 mg","1 tab BD with meals","South Asia popular brand"],
          ["CalciGel / Calcimax","Ca carbonate + D3","500 mg + 200 IU D3","1 tab TID","Combination supplement"],
          ["Cal-C-Vita","Ca citrate","250 mg","2–3 tabs daily","No food needed; best in elderly/PPI users"],
          ["Ca gluconate tabs","Ca gluconate 500–600 mg","45–54 mg","As prescribed","Mild deficiency oral supplement"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3*cm,4*cm,2.5*cm,3.5*cm,4.5*cm],C_PURPLE,C_LTPURPLE,fontsize=7.5))
    e.append(info_box(
        "<b>Ca carbonate</b> requires gastric acid — give WITH meals.<br/>"
        "<b>Ca citrate</b> does NOT require acid — preferred in elderly, PPI users, post-gastric surgery.<br/>"
        "Chronic hypocalcaemia requires <b>Vitamin D (calcitriol 0.25–0.5 mcg/day)</b> for adequate absorption.",
        C_LTPURPLE, C_PURPLE
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,8))

    # Hypercalcemia
    e.append(Paragraph("3B. HYPERCALCEMIA  (Total Ca &gt; 10.5 mg/dL  |  iCa &gt; 5.6 mg/dL)", ST["h2"]))
    data=[["Step","Agent","Dose","Mechanism","Onset"],
          ["1","0.9% NS IV","200–500 mL/hr; goal UO 100–150 mL/hr","Volume expansion + renal Ca excretion","Immediate"],
          ["2","Furosemide","20–80 mg IV q2–4h (after adequate hydration)","Inhibits tubular Ca reabsorption","30–60 min"],
          ["3","Calcitonin","4 IU/kg IM/SC q12h","Inhibits osteoclasts; tachyphylaxis in 48–72h","4–6 h"],
          ["4","Zoledronic acid","4 mg IV over 15 min","Inhibit osteoclasts (long-acting)","4–7 days"],
          ["4","Pamidronate","60–90 mg IV over 2–4h","Same as above","4–7 days"],
          ["5","Denosumab","60–120 mg SC","Anti-RANKL; works in renal failure","Days"],
          ["6","Steroids","Prednisone 40–60 mg/day PO","Granulomatous disease / Vit D toxicity","Days"],
          ["7","Haemodialysis","—","Renal failure hypercalcaemia","Hours"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[1*cm,3.5*cm,5.5*cm,5*cm,2.5*cm],C_RED,C_LTRED,fontsize=8))


def sec_magnesium(e):
    e.append(PageBreak())
    e.append(section_hdr("SECTION 4 — MAGNESIUM  (Mg²⁺)", C_ORANGE))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))
    e.append(info_box(
        "<b>Normal range:</b> 1.7–2.5 mg/dL (1.4–2.0 mEq/L)<br/>"
        "<b>Conversions:</b> 1 mEq/L = 1.2 mg/dL = 0.5 mmol/L<br/>"
        "<b>MgSO4:</b> 1 g MgSO4 = 98 mg elemental Mg = 4 mEq = ~4 mmol",
        C_LTORANGE, C_ORANGE
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,8))

    # Hypomagnesemia
    e.append(Paragraph("4A. HYPOMAGNESEMIA  (Mg &lt; 1.7 mg/dL)", ST["h2"]))
    e.append(warn_box(
        "Hypomagnesemia causes REFRACTORY hypokalemia and hypocalcaemia. "
        "Mg is required for PTH secretion and K intracellular transport. "
        "Always check and replete Mg when K or Ca fails to correct."
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,4))
    data=[["Severity","Mg Level","Symptoms"],
          ["Mild","1.5–1.9 mg/dL","Usually asymptomatic"],
          ["Moderate","1.0–1.5 mg/dL","Tremor, weakness, anorexia, nausea"],
          ["Severe","< 1.0 mg/dL","Tetany, seizures, torsades de pointes, AF, hyperreflexia"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3*cm,4*cm,10.5*cm],C_ORANGE,C_LTORANGE))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("IV Replacement Protocol — MgSO4", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Serum Mg","IV Dose","Dilution","Rate","Recheck"],
          ["1.5–1.9 mg/dL","2 g MgSO4","2 g in 100 mL NS","Over 2 h","Next AM labs"],
          ["1.3–1.9 mg/dL","4 g MgSO4","4 g in 250 mL NS","Over 4 h (1 g/hr)","Next AM labs"],
          ["1.0–1.4 mg/dL","3 g MgSO4 × 3 doses","1 g/100 mL piggyback × 3","1 g/hr each","After each dose"],
          ["≤ 1.2 mg/dL","8 g MgSO4","8 g in 500 mL NS","Over 8 h (1 g/hr)","6 h after replacement"],
          ["< 1.0 mg/dL","4–8 g MgSO4 first day","4 g/250 mL NS","1 g/hr continuously","During infusion"],
          ["Torsades/Eclampsia (EMERGENCY)","1–4 g MgSO4 LOADING","1–4 g in 100 mL D5W or NS","Over 10–60 min (BOLUS)","Continuous monitoring"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[4*cm,3*cm,3.5*cm,3.5*cm,3.5*cm],C_ORANGE,C_LTORANGE,fontsize=8))
    e.append(Spacer(1,4))
    e.append(info_box(
        "<b>Max standard IV rate:</b> 1 g/hour<br/>"
        "<b>Emergency bolus:</b> 1–4 g over 10–60 min with continuous ECG + BP monitoring<br/>"
        "<b>Monitor:</b> Deep tendon reflexes (areflexia = pre-respiratory depression warning)<br/>"
        "<b>Antidote for MgSO4 toxicity:</b> Calcium gluconate 1–2 g IV over 10 min<br/>"
        "<b>Alcoholic delirium tremens:</b> up to 8–12 g MgSO4 IV day 1<br/>"
        "<b>Note:</b> ~50% of IV Mg is lost in urine — total body stores replete after serum normalises",
        C_LTORANGE, C_ORANGE
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("Dilution Reference Table", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Dose","Diluent","Final Vol","Concentration","Rate"],
          ["1 g MgSO4","100 mL NS","100 mL","10 mg/mL","Over 1 hour"],
          ["2 g MgSO4","100 mL NS","100 mL","20 mg/mL","Over 2 hours"],
          ["4 g MgSO4","250 mL NS","250 mL","16 mg/mL","Over 4 hours (1 g/hr)"],
          ["8 g MgSO4","500 mL NS","500 mL","16 mg/mL","Over 8 hours (1 g/hr)"],
          ["4 g premix piggyback (VUMC)","Pre-diluted","100 mL","40 mg/mL","1 g/hr"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[2.5*cm,3*cm,3*cm,3.5*cm,5.5*cm],C_ORANGE,C_LTORANGE,fontsize=8))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("Oral Magnesium Brands", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Brand","Generic","Elemental Mg","Bioavailability","Notes"],
          ["MgO / Magnesia","Magnesium oxide 400 mg","241 mg","~4% (poor)","High Mg content but poor absorption"],
          ["Slow-Mag","Mg chloride ER 535 mg","64 mg","Moderate","Better GI tolerance"],
          ["Mag-Tab SR","Mg lactate ER","84 mg","Good","Slow-release, least diarrhoea"],
          ["Natural Calm","Mg citrate powder","200–400 mg","~30%","Dissolve in water; good bioavailability"],
          ["Milk of Magnesia","Mg hydroxide 400 mg/5 mL","~166 mg/5 mL","Moderate","Supplement: 5–15 mL TID; laxative effect"],
          ["Mg citrate solution","Mg citrate","1745 mg/30 mL","Good","Supplement: 30 mL TID"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3*cm,4*cm,3*cm,2.5*cm,5*cm],C_ORANGE,C_LTORANGE,fontsize=7.5))
    e.append(Spacer(1,8))

    # Hypermagnesemia
    e.append(Paragraph("4B. HYPERMAGNESEMIA  (Mg &gt; 2.5 mg/dL)", ST["h2"]))
    data=[["Mg Level","Clinical Sign","Action"],
          ["2.5–4 mg/dL","Nausea, flushing (vasodilation)","Stop Mg sources; monitor"],
          ["4–7 mg/dL","Hyporeflexia, drowsiness, hypotension","Ca gluconate + saline + furosemide"],
          ["7–12 mg/dL","Respiratory depression, heart block","Ca gluconate + haemodialysis consider"],
          ["> 12 mg/dL","Cardiac arrest, respiratory paralysis","Ca gluconate + EMERGENCY haemodialysis"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3.5*cm,6*cm,8*cm],C_RED,C_LTRED))


def sec_phosphate(e):
    e.append(PageBreak())
    e.append(section_hdr("SECTION 5 — PHOSPHATE  (PO₄)", C_GREEN))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))
    e.append(info_box(
        "<b>Normal range:</b> 2.5–4.5 mg/dL (0.8–1.45 mmol/L)<br/>"
        "<b>Conversions:</b> 1 mmol = 3.1 mg/dL = 31 mg phosphorus<br/>"
        "<b>Key rule:</b> Use K-Phos if K &lt; 4.0 mEq/L; use Na-Phos if K ≥ 4.0 mEq/L",
        C_LTGREEN, C_GREEN
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,8))

    # Hypophosphatemia
    e.append(Paragraph("5A. HYPOPHOSPHATEMIA  (Phos &lt; 2.5 mg/dL)", ST["h2"]))
    data=[["Severity","Level","Route","Indication"],
          ["Mild","2.0–2.5 mg/dL","Oral","Usually asymptomatic"],
          ["Moderate","1.5–2.0 mg/dL","Oral (preferred); IV if symptomatic","Weakness, fatigue"],
          ["Severe","< 1.5 mg/dL","IV required","Ventilator failure, arrhythmia"],
          ["Critical","< 1.0 mg/dL","IV MANDATORY","Cardiac dysfunction, haemolytic anaemia, rhabdo"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[2.5*cm,3*cm,4.5*cm,7.5*cm],C_GREEN,C_LTGREEN))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("Phosphate Product Reference", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Product","Form","Phosphate / unit","Potassium","Sodium"],
          ["K-Phos Neutral tablet","Oral","250 mg = 8 mmol","1.1 mEq","13 mEq"],
          ["K-Phos No. 2","Oral tablet","250 mg = 8 mmol","2.3 mEq","5.8 mEq"],
          ["Neutra-Phos / Phospha 250 Neutral","Oral packet (dissolve)","250 mg = 8 mmol","7 mEq","7 mEq"],
          ["K-Phos Injection (per mL)","IV","3 mmol","4.4 mEq","0"],
          ["Na-Phos Injection (per mL)","IV","3 mmol","0","4 mEq"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[4.5*cm,2.5*cm,3.5*cm,2.5*cm,2.5*cm],C_GREEN,C_LTGREEN))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    e.append(Paragraph("IV Replacement Protocol", ST["h3"]))
    data=[["Serum Phos","IV Dose","Oral Alternative","IV Dilution","Rate","Recheck"],
          ["2.0–2.5 mg/dL","15 mmol IV","K-Phos Neutral 2 tabs q4h × 3","5 mL in 250 mL NS","Over 2 h","Next AM labs"],
          ["1.6–1.9 mg/dL","30 mmol IV","K-Phos Neutral 2 tabs q4h × 4","10 mL in 250 mL NS","Over 4 h","Next AM labs"],
          ["< 1.6 mg/dL","45 mmol IV","—","15 mL in 300 mL NS","Over 6 h","6 h after replacement"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3*cm,3*cm,4.5*cm,3.5*cm,2*cm,3.5*cm],C_GREEN,C_LTGREEN,fontsize=7.5))
    e.append(Spacer(1,4))
    e.append(info_box(
        "<b>Max IV rate:</b> 7 mmol phosphate/hour<br/>"
        "<b>K load from K-Phos:</b> 15 mmol K-Phos IV ≈ 22 mEq K⁺ — monitor K during infusion<br/>"
        "<b>Na load from Na-Phos:</b> 15 mmol Na-Phos IV ≈ 20 mEq Na⁺<br/>"
        "<b>Do NOT</b> infuse phosphate with Ca-containing IV fluids — precipitation",
        C_LTGREEN, C_GREEN
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,8))

    # Hyperphosphatemia
    e.append(Paragraph("5B. HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA  (Phos &gt; 4.5 mg/dL)", ST["h2"]))
    data=[["Agent","Brand","Dose","Mechanism","Notes"],
          ["Sevelamer HCl","Renvela","800–1600 mg PO TID with meals","Non-Ca binder","First-line CKD; no Ca load"],
          ["Ca acetate","PhosLo","667 mg tabs PO TID with meals","Ca binder","Also raises Ca — useful if hypoCa"],
          ["Ca carbonate","Tums/Caltrate","500–1000 mg PO TID with meals","Ca binder","Risk of hypercalcaemia"],
          ["Lanthanum carbonate","Fosrenol","500–1000 mg TID, chew with meals","Non-Ca/Al binder","No Ca or Al load"],
          ["Sucralfate","Carafate","1 g QID","Al-based binder","Short-term use (Al toxicity risk)"],
          ["Al(OH)3 antacids","Amphojel/Alternagel","30–40 mL TID OR 600 mg tabs TID","Al binder","Short-term only"],
          ["Haemodialysis","—","Per session","Direct removal","~1 g phosphate/session in ESRD"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[3.5*cm,3*cm,4*cm,3*cm,4*cm],C_RED,C_LTRED,fontsize=7.5))


def sec_special(e):
    e.append(PageBreak())
    e.append(section_hdr("SECTION 6 — SPECIAL SITUATIONS", C_GREY))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    # Refeeding
    e.append(Paragraph("Refeeding Syndrome", ST["h2"]))
    e.append(info_box(
        "Occurs in malnourished patients when nutrition is reintroduced. Insulin surge drives K⁺, "
        "Mg²⁺, and PO₄³⁻ intracellularly causing sudden drops.<br/><br/>"
        "<b>Protocol:</b> Begin nutrition at 25% of estimated needs on day 1. "
        "Monitor electrolytes q6h. Replete prophylactically BEFORE and DURING refeeding.<br/>"
        "<b>Most dangerous:</b> Hypophosphatemia (most severe) → respiratory failure, cardiac arrest."
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    # DKA
    e.append(Paragraph("DKA Electrolyte Management", ST["h2"]))
    data=[["Electrolyte","Issue","Management"],
          ["Potassium","K looks normal/high initially (acidosis shifts K out of cells)\nbut TOTAL BODY K is depleted.\nAs insulin corrects acidosis, K drops precipitously.",
           "Start K replacement when K < 5.0 mEq/L + UO adequate.\nHOLD insulin if K < 3.5 until repleted.\nMonitor hourly."],
          ["Phosphate","Drops with insulin therapy; total body depletion.",
           "Routine supplementation NOT recommended.\nReplace if Phos < 1 mg/dL or cardiac dysfunction."],
          ["Magnesium","Urinary losses from osmotic diuresis.",
           "Check Mg; replace concurrently with K if low."]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[2.5*cm,7.5*cm,7.5*cm],C_GREY,C_LTGREY))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    # Massive transfusion
    e.append(Paragraph("Massive Blood Transfusion", ST["h2"]))
    e.append(info_box(
        "Citrate in blood products chelates ionised calcium → hypocalcaemia.<br/>"
        "Monitor iCa every 4 units pRBC.<br/>"
        "Routine Ca supplementation no longer recommended — treat based on iCa levels.<br/>"
        "Treat symptomatic hypocalcaemia with Ca Gluconate 1–2 g IV."
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    # Eclampsia
    e.append(Paragraph("Eclampsia / Pre-eclampsia — MgSO4 Protocol", ST["h2"]))
    e.append(formula_box(
        "Loading dose:    4–6 g MgSO4 in 100–250 mL NS  →  over 20–30 min IV\n"
        "Maintenance:     1–2 g/hour continuous infusion\n"
        "Therapeutic Mg: 4–7 mg/dL (1.7–2.9 mmol/L)\n"
        "Antidote (toxicity): Calcium gluconate 1–2 g IV over 10 min"
    ))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))

    # Danger table
    e.append(Paragraph("Key Danger Warnings", ST["h2"]))
    data=[["Situation","Risk","Prevention"],
          ["Rapid Na correction (hyponatremia)","Osmotic demyelination (pontine myelinolysis)","Max 10–12 mEq/24h; slower in chronic cases"],
          ["Rapid Na correction (hypernatremia)","Cerebral oedema, herniation","Max 10 mEq/24h"],
          ["IV KCl too fast / undiluted","Cardiac arrest","Never push undiluted; max 10 mEq/hr peripheral"],
          ["Ca Gluconate/Chloride + Phos or HCO3 in same line","Line precipitation","Flush line between agents"],
          ["Ca Chloride via peripheral line","Tissue necrosis / thrombophlebitis","CENTRAL LINE ONLY"],
          ["MgSO4 overdose","Respiratory paralysis, cardiac arrest","Monitor DTRs; antidote = Ca gluconate"],
          ["Phos replacement in hypercalcaemia","Ca-Phos precipitation, soft tissue calcification","Avoid if Ca × Phos product > 55"],
          ["K replacement without checking Mg","Refractory hypokalemia","Always replete Mg first"],
          ["Calcitonin in hypercalcaemia","Tachyphylaxis in 48–72h","Use as bridge to bisphosphonate"]]
    e.append(mk_table(data,[5*cm,5*cm,7.5*cm],C_RED,C_LTRED,fontsize=8))


def sec_quickref(e):
    e.append(PageBreak())
    e.append(section_hdr("SECTION 7 — MASTER QUICK REFERENCE TABLE", C_NAVY))
    e.append(Spacer(1,6))
    data=[
        ["Electrolyte","Normal","Deficiency IV Drug","Oral Brand Examples","Max IV Rate","Key Formula / Rule"],
        ["Na⁺ LOW\n(Hyponatremia)","135–145\nmEq/L","3% NaCl (513 mEq Na/L)","NaCl tabs, ORS,\nUre-Na, Tolvaptan","1–2 mEq/L/hr\n(symptomatic)","TBW × (Goal Na – Current Na)\nMax: 12 mEq/L/24h"],
        ["Na⁺ HIGH\n(Hypernatremia)","135–145\nmEq/L","0.45% NaCl / D5W\nFree water enteral","NaCl tabs","Decrease ≤1 mEq/L/hr\nMax: 10 mEq/L/24h","FWD = TBW × [(Na/140)–1]\nRisk: cerebral oedema"],
        ["K⁺ LOW\n(Hypokalemia)","3.5–5.0\nmEq/L","KCl IV in NS\n(10/20/40 mEq bags)","Klor-Con, K-Dur,\nKay Ciel 20mEq/15mL","10 mEq/hr periph\n20–40 mEq/hr central","Each 10 mEq → ↑K ~0.1\nCheck Mg first!"],
        ["K⁺ HIGH\n(Hyperkalemia)","3.5–5.0\nmEq/L","Ca gluconate + Insulin\n+ D50 + Kayexalate/\nLokelma + Dialysis","Lokelma, Veltassa,\nKayexalate","Ca gluconate\n0.5–1 g over 2–3 min","1. Stabilise membrane\n2. Shift K\n3. Remove K"],
        ["Ca²⁺ LOW\n(Hypocalcemia)","8.5–10.5\nmg/dL","Ca Gluconate 10% IV\n(1–2 g bolus, then\n0.5–2 g/hr infusion)","Caltrate, Os-Cal,\nShelcal, Cal-C-Vita","2 g/hr standard\n(peripheral IV ok)","Corrected Ca =\nMeasured + 0.8×(4–Alb)"],
        ["Ca²⁺ HIGH\n(Hypercalcemia)","8.5–10.5\nmg/dL","0.9% NS 200–500 mL/hr\n+ Furosemide\n+ Bisphosphonates","—","NS hydration\n200–500 mL/hr","Treat if >12 mg/dL or sx.\nZoledronic acid 4mg/15min"],
        ["Mg²⁺ LOW\n(Hypomagnesemia)","1.7–2.5\nmg/dL","MgSO4 IV\n1–4 g diluted in NS","Slow-Mag, Natural Calm\nMilk of Magnesia","1 g/hr standard\n(4 g/15-60min emergency)","1 g MgSO4 = 4 mEq\nAntidote: Ca gluconate"],
        ["Mg²⁺ HIGH\n(Hypermagnesemia)","1.7–2.5\nmg/dL","Ca gluconate (cardiac)\n+ HD if severe","Stop Mg-containing meds","Ca gluconate\n1–2 g over 10 min","Stop source; hydrate;\ndialyse if critical"],
        ["PO₄ LOW\n(Hypophosphatemia)","2.5–4.5\nmg/dL","K-Phos or Na-Phos IV\n15–45 mmol in 250 mL NS","Neutra-Phos,\nK-Phos Neutral,\nSkim milk","Max 7 mmol/hr","K-Phos if K < 4.0\nNa-Phos if K ≥ 4.0"],
        ["PO₄ HIGH\n(Hyperphosphatemia)","2.5–4.5\nmg/dL","Phosphate binders PO\n+ HD in ESRD","Renvela, PhosLo,\nFosrenol, Amphojel","—","Diet restriction +\nbinders with meals"]]
    t = mk_table(data,
                 [2.5*cm, 2*cm, 4*cm, 3*cm, 3*cm, 4*cm],
                 C_NAVY, C_LTBLUE, fontsize=7.5)
    e.append(t)

    e.append(Spacer(1,12))
    e.append(Paragraph(
        "Sources: Schwartz's Principles of Surgery 11e · Fischer's Mastery of Surgery 8e · "
        "Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine Comprehensive Study Guide · Goldman-Cecil Medicine · "
        "Current Surgical Therapy 14e · VUMC Trauma & Surgical Critical Care Protocol (updated 2026) · "
        "Michigan Medicine ICU Electrolyte Protocol",
        ST["sources"]))


# ── Assemble document ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
def build():
    doc = SimpleDocTemplate(
        OUTPUT,
        pagesize=A4,
        leftMargin=1.8*cm, rightMargin=1.8*cm,
        topMargin=1.8*cm, bottomMargin=1.5*cm,
        title="Clinical Guide to Electrolyte Imbalances",
        author="Orris Clinical AI",
        subject="Electrolyte corrections, formulas, IV dilutions, oral brands"
    )

    elements = []
    cover_page(elements)
    sec_general(elements)
    sec_sodium(elements)
    sec_potassium(elements)
    sec_calcium(elements)
    sec_magnesium(elements)
    sec_phosphate(elements)
    sec_special(elements)
    sec_quickref(elements)

    doc.build(elements, onFirstPage=on_page, onLaterPages=on_page)
    print(f"PDF created: {OUTPUT}")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    build()

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What's included in the PDF (8 sections, A4 format, colour-coded):

Colour	Section
Navy	Cover page + General Principles + Normal ranges table
Blue	Section 1 - Sodium (hypo/hypernatremia, free water deficit formula, 3% NaCl dilution, oral brands)
Teal	Section 2 - Potassium (replacement protocol table, IV dilution guide, oral brands incl. Kay Ciel/Klor-Con, hyperkalemia treatment steps)
Purple	Section 3 - Calcium (albumin correction formula, Ca gluconate vs chloride, VUMC dosing table, oral brands incl. Caltrate/Shelcal, hypercalcemia steps)
Orange	Section 4 - Magnesium (MgSO4 IV dilution table, eclampsia protocol, oral brands incl. Slow-Mag/Natural Calm)
Green	Section 5 - Phosphate (K-Phos vs Na-Phos product table, IV protocol with dilution, Renvela/PhosLo/Fosrenol)
Grey	Section 6 - Special situations (refeeding syndrome, DKA, massive transfusion, eclampsia)
Navy	Section 7 - Master Quick Reference Table (all 10 electrolyte disorders on one page)

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