title: Hypocalcemic emergencies.
abstract: Chronic hypocalcemia occurs frequently, although emergent hypocalcemia does not. When hypocalcemia is suspected, verification of ionized hypocalcemia is required and an etiopathologic search warranted. Etiology-specific therapy is suggested, although at times emergent intravenous calcium is indicated. Long-term nonspecific therapy includes oral calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
authors: P M
authors: PM
authors: Reber
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Heath
mesh_terms: D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone / Q000172:deficiency
chemical_list: D010281:Parathyroid Hormone; D002118:Calcium