L9: Neonatal Hypocalcemia Flashcards
1
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Def of Neonatal Hypocalcemia
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Serum Calcium < 7 mg/dl
2
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Etiology of Neonatal Hypocalcemia
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3
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Etiology of Neonatal Hypocalcemia
- Time of Early hypocalcemia
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In the first 3 days of life
4
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Etiology of Neonatal Hypocalcemia
- Causes of early hypocalcemia
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5
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Etiology of Neonatal Hypocalcemia
- Time of Late Hypocalcemia
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After the first week of life
6
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Etiology of Neonatal Hypocalcemia
- Causes of Late hypocalcemia
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- Familial hypoparathyroidism
- High phosphate intake
7
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CP of Neonatal Hypocalcemia
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8
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TTT of Neonatal Hypocalcemia
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9
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TTT of Neonatal Hypocalcemia
- Asymptomatic
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10% Ca gluconate
- Slow IV injection: 1 - 2 ml/kg over 10 - 15 minutes
10
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TTT of Neonatal Hypocalcemia
- Prolonged IV or TPN
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Add 5 ml/kg/day of 10% Ca gluconate to the infusion
