An attempt to quantify the influence of some IC parameters upon the levels of ionized Mg in blood.

In large samples of probands simultaneous determinations of ionized magnesium and other quick-changing blood parameters like base excess, pH, pCO2, Ca, a.s.o. showed highly significant single as well as multiple linear correlations. From the occurrence of single correlations with Mg++and each of the parameters mentioned above, we deduce a predictable alteration of Mg++ values along stress induced changes of those variables. Thus, Mg++ fluctuations hitherto presumed to be erratic, became explicable and quantifiable. Multiple regressions, on the other hand, may additionally pave the way towards a more precise assessment of the Mg state by Mg++ determination simultaneously with several interdependent metabolic parameters. Further development of such a holistic determination system may well be used as an easier and more precise assessment of individual Mg reserves (Mg state) by comparison of possible differences between calculated and determined Mg++ values. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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