Calcium levels were also lower in the asphyxiated, hyponatremic newborn. Dilutional hyponatremia also causes lower albumin levels, and as a result, lowering in calcium levels. Only analysis of ionised calcium would show the true calcium levels.
Calcium levels were also lower in the asphyxiated, hyponatremic newborn. Dilutional hyponatremia also causes lower albumin levels, and as a result, lowering in calcium levels. Only analysis of ionised calcium would show the true calcium levels.