Hypomagnesemia

• Facts:
  Serum magnesium < 1.5 mEq/L
  MC in ETOHics
• History / PE:
  Symtoms related to concurrent hypocalcemia and hypokalemia
• Treatment:
  Magnesium replacement
• Complications:
  Torsades de pointes
• Notes:
  Hypokalemia and hypocalcemia will not correct without magnesium correction
  
  Magnesium is an important cofactor for potassium uptake and maintenance of intracellular potassium levels
• Associated With:
  Diabetic ketoacidosis
  Hypokalemia