Hypocalcemia

Question 1

Hypocalcemia: def

Answer 1

• Se Ca < 2.1mM

normal 2.1 - 2.8mM

Question 2

Hypocalcemia: causes

Answer 2

• hypoparathyroidism -> low PTH
• Vit D deficiency (most common) -> Vit D promotes Ca2+ reabsorption from kidney, GI, and promotes bone resorption (also increases Pi)

Question 3

Hypocalcemia: symptoms

Answer 3

• tetany
• seizures
• cardiac arrest

Question 4

Hypocalcemia: T

Answer 4

• IV Ca-gluconate or Ca-Cl