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#120: Electrolyte Complications with Dr. Dennis Gibson

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Dr. Dennis Gibson is a certified eating disorders specialist and serves as the Medical Director at The ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition at Denver Health. Dr. Gibson completed his undergraduate training at Albion College in Michigan and earned his medical degree at Southern Illinois University. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of South Florida and is board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Gibson is a valued member of the ACUTE team and has an advanced background in psychology and medicine which has led him to specialize in eating disorders and the resultant medical complications. He has a significant number of publications discussing the various medical complications associated with malnutrition and is constantly thinking up new research projects on the ACUTE unit.

We discuss topics including:

  • What electrolytes can be normal?
  • What is SIDAH?
  • Understanding low sodium levels and high sodium levels
  • The role of Aldosterone
  • Understanding low potassium levels
  • Understanding low magnesium levels
  • The role of phosphorous

SHOW NOTES:

  • (book) Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Care and Complications 4th Edition
  • Visit www.acute.org to meet ACUTE’s medical and behavioral experts and downloadable brochures
  • For more information on ACUTE, questions for Dr. Mehler or complimentary CE events: contact Renee Hartmann, Provider Relationship Manager for ACUTE at 720-827-2842 or renee.hartmann@acute.org
  • To make a referral: call admissions at 877-228-8348
  • (book) The Eating Disorder Trap

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