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World J Methodol. Jun 20, 2026; 16(2): 111570
Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.111570
Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.111570
Table 3 Electrolyte correction formulas in traumatic brain injury
| Correction | Formula | Use case | Importance |
| Corrected sodium (mg/dL glucose)[50,51] | Na+ + 0.016 × (glucose − 100) | Hyperglycemia | Prevents misdiagnosis of hyponatremia |
| Corrected sodium (mmol/L glucose)[50,51] | Na+ + 0.024 × (glucose − 5.6) | Hyperglycemia (SI units) | Same as above |
| Corrected calcium (g/dL albumin)[51] | Ca + 0.8 × (4 − albumin) | Hypoalbuminemia | Prevents under-treatment of hypocalcemia |
| Corrected calcium (g/L albumin)[51] | Ca + 0.02 × (40 − albumin) | Hypoalbuminemia (SI units) | Same as above |
- Citation: Mekkodathil A, El-Menyar A, Rizoli S, Al-Thani H. Electrolyte-derived clinical indices in traumatic brain injury: A narrative review. World J Methodol 2026; 16(2): 111570
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v16/i2/111570.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.111570