Oct

7

2021

In a patient with acute porphyria presenting with acute attack, what is the potential risk of giving a carbohydrate load?

By William Aird

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In a patient with acute porphyria presenting with acute attack, what is the potential risk of giving a carbohydrate load?

IV carbohydrate loading has potential risk of hyponatremia, which can lead to cerebral edema.

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