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Sodium Correction for Hyperglycemia Calculator

True sodium in DKA/HHS

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Clinical use

Use this calculator for true sodium in dka/hhs in theelectrolytes workflow. It is decision support and should be interpreted with the patient context, local protocols, and clinician judgment.

Interpretation

Katz correction: add 1.6 mEq/L per 100 mg/dL glucose above 100. Hillier correction (2.4 per 100) more accurate at glucose >400. True sodium reveals after glucose normalises.

Required inputs

  • Sodium
  • Glucose

Evidence and limitations

This page cites 1 published reference. Confirm units and inclusion criteria before applying the output; calculators do not replace assessment, escalation, or local policy.

References

  • Hillier TA et al. Am J Med 1999;106:399-403

Frequently asked questions

What is the Sodium Correction for Hyperglycemia?

Sodium Correction for Hyperglycemia is a clinical calculator used for True sodium in DKA/HHS.

How do I interpret the Sodium Correction for Hyperglycemia?

Katz correction: add 1.6 mEq/L per 100 mg/dL glucose above 100. Hillier correction (2.4 per 100) more accurate at glucose >400. True sodium reveals after glucose normalises.

What inputs are required for the Sodium Correction for Hyperglycemia?

Required inputs include Sodium, Glucose.

What is the evidence behind the Sodium Correction for Hyperglycemia?

The Sodium Correction for Hyperglycemia page cites Hillier TA et al. Am J Med 1999;106:399-403.

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