Hypocalcemia
- Severe/symptomatic → IV calcium
- Mild/chronic → oral calcium + vitamin D
- Correct magnesium deficiency
- Hypoparathyroidism often needs calcitriol
- Monitor QT and symptoms in acute severe cases
- Treat the underlying cause
Use at a glance
- Severe/symptomatic → IV calcium
Practical pearls
- Correct magnesium deficiency
Other practical pearls
- Hypoparathyroidism often needs calcitriol
- Treat the underlying cause
Monitoring / follow-up
- Mild/chronic → oral calcium + vitamin D
- Monitor QT and symptoms in acute severe cases
Self-check
- What should be treated in Hypocalcemia?
the underlying cause.
- What is the main treatment principle for Hypocalcemia?
Treat the underlying cause.
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