Hypomagnesemia as a Predictor of Early Liver Dysfunction in Critically Ill Patients with Sepsis

Aim: Liver dysfunction is an early finding caused by the inflammation and hypoperfusion developed in sepsis. Magnesium deficiency may contribute to an excessive response to immune stress and inflammatory tissue damage in sepsis. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum magnesium levels and early liver dysfunction (ELD) in patients with sepsis. Material and Methods: 142 patients who developed sepsis were divided into two groups according to their liver function, as sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) hepatic subscore