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Hypocalcaemia Flashcards

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Presentation

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  • Tetany
  • Perioral and peripheral oedema
  • Neuromuscular excitability
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Causes

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  • Thyroid or parathyroid surgery
  • Chronic renal failure
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Osteomalacia
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Investigations

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  • ECG (may prolong the QT)
  • Phosphate
  • ALP
  • PTH
  • Magnesium
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Management

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  • Oral calcium replacement +/- Vitamin D (mild)

- IV infusion or 10ml of 10% Calcium Gluconate by slow IV injection (severe)

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