Hypocalcaemia Flashcards
1
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how might hypocalcaemia occur
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due to removal/ damage of parathyroid glands as they regulate calcium levels
2
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post op hypocalcaemia presentation
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paraesthesia, muscle spams, seizures
3
Q
treatment of post op hypoclacaemia in hosp
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oral calcium in mild
iv calcium in severe
4
Q
characterisation
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low serum calcium <2.1
5
Q
key causes
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vitamin D deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, and hyperphosphataemia
common side effect of insulin therapy
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