Corrected Sodium
Calculate corrected sodium for hyperglycemia using the Katz correction formula.
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In hyperglycemia (especially DKA), elevated glucose pulls water from cells into the blood, diluting sodium. The Katz correction formula adds 1.6 mEq/L to measured sodium for every 100 mg/dL glucose above 100. This reveals the true sodium status and guides fluid management. A corrected sodium above 145 in DKA may indicate significant free water deficit.