DEFINITION

• Phosphate <1 mmol/l.
• Clinical symptoms usually starts when level is < 0.64 mmol/ l.

TREATMENT

• Enteral administration

• up to 6mmol/kg/day divided

• Parenteral administration ( When Levels < 0.3mmol/l)

• 15-0.33 mmol/kg -continuous infusion over 6 hours.