Electrolyte Alterations in Human Plasma and Erythrocytes Associated With Chronic Alcoholism

Authors

George Barlow, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Richard L. Wooten, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

UTHSC Affiliation

College of Medicine

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1959

Publication Title

Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine

Volume

101

Issue

1

Abstract

Plasma and erythrocyte Na, K and Cl have been determined in 64 long-term chronic alcoholics before administration of therapy. Plasma Na, K, Cl and red blood cell Cl were significantly reduced below control values. Erythrocyte K was significantly elevated, while Na remained unchanged. Plasma protein concentration and hematocrit were significantly reduced from control values. © 1959, SAGE Publications. All rights reserved.

Recommended Citation

Barlow, G., & Wooten, R. (1959). Electrolyte Alterations in Human Plasma and Erythrocytes Associated With Chronic Alcoholism. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, 101(1). http://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-101-24826
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