Hypocalcemia

Question 1

Tetany signs due to Hypocalcemia :

Answer 1

○ Hypocalcemia tends to cause hyperactive deep tendon reflexes

○ Chvostek sign: tapping the facial nerve causes contraction (twitching) of facial
muscles

○ Trousseau sign/claw hand: inflating BP cuff above systolic pressure and
letting it sit for 3 minutes causes carpal spasms