Notes in 03_Hypocalcaemia

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Hypocalcaemia}} is {{c2::serum calcium <2.20 (reference range 2.20-2.60mmol/L)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Most common causes of Hypocalcaemia[1] {{c1::Vitamin D deficiency}} associated with high PTH [2] {{c1::Autoimmune disorders}} associated with low PTH …
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical Features of Hypocalcaemia{{c1::}}
Published	02/10/2024	Key blood test of Hypocalcaemia is {{c1::PTH}} levels
Published	02/10/2024	In vitamin D deficiency — levels of Ca, Phosphate, and PTH{{c1::Low}}, {{c1::Low}}, {{c1::High}}
Published	02/10/2024	In hypoparathyroidism — levels of Ca, Phosphate, and PTH{{c1::Low}}, {{c1::High}}, {{c1::Low}}
Published	02/10/2024	Approach to Hypocalcaemia — Diagram{{c1::}}
Published	02/10/2024	If a patient has hypocalcaemia, first investigation would be {{c1::PTH}} levels.
Published	02/10/2024	If a patient has hypocalcaemia with PTH low or normal, second investigation would be to check {{c1::Magnesium}} level
Published	02/10/2024	If a patient has hypocalcaemia with PTH high, second investigation would be to check {{c1::Urea & Creatinine}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Mild Hypocalcaemia (Asymptomatic, >1.9 mmol/L) {{c1::Commence oral calcium tablets}} {{c1::If vitamin D deficient, start vit D supplem…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Severe Hypocalcaemia (Symptomatic, <1.9 mmol/L) {{c1::Medical emergency}} {{c1::Admission to hospital}} {{c1::IV calcium gluconate wit…
Published	02/10/2024	Vitamin D Replacement Approach[1] Maintenance dose of Vitamin D is between {{c1::400 and 1000 IU}}. [2] Recommended daily intake of Vitamin D is {{c1:…
Published	02/10/2024	Homeostasis of Calcium levels is maintained between {{c1::2.20}} ‒ {{c1::2.60}} mmol/L
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