Notes in 02_Hypercalcaemia

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Published	02/10/2024	Hypercalcaemia with serum calcium {{c2::>3.5}} mmol/L requires urgent correction due to risk of {{c1::dysrhythmia}} and {{c1::coma}}
Published	02/10/2024	Most common causes of Hypercalcaemia are {{c1::primary hyperparathyroidism}} and {{c1::hypercalcaemia of malignancy}}
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical Features of Hypercalcaemia {{c1::Renal stones e.g. kidney stones}} {{c1::Painful bones e.g. pain, osteoporosis}} {{c1::Abdominal groans refer…
Published	02/10/2024	Key blood test of Hypercalcaemia is {{c1::PTH}} levels+ Recheck calcium & albumin, ensure corrected calcium calculated
Published	02/10/2024	In primary hyperparathyroidism — levels of PTH{{c1::Normal or increased (inappropriate)}}
Published	02/10/2024	In Malignant/Drug-related Hypercalcaemia — levels of PTH{{c1::Low (appropriate)}}
Published	02/10/2024	First Investigation of Hypercalcaemia would be to {{c1::Recheck calcium & albumin, ensure corrected calcium calculated}}Second Investiga…
Published	02/10/2024	First line Management of {{c2::Hypercalcaemia}}{{c1::Rehydration}} {{c1::After rehydration, IV bisphosphonates (e.g. Zolendronic acid)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Second line Management of {{c2::Hypercalcaemia}}[1] {{c1::Glucocorticoids}}[2] {{c1::Calcitonin}}[3] {{c1::Calcimimetics}}[4] {{c1::Parathyroidectomy}…
Published	02/10/2024	In Hypercalcaemia, if there is poor response to {{c2::Bisphosphonates}}, {{c1::Calcitonin}} can be given.
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