Hypercalcaemia in an immobilised patient with pneumonia.
Hypercalcaemia is a serious complication of sepsis and prolonged immobility. Hormonal, humoral and mechanical factors play a complex role in its development. Because hypercalcaemia is associated with a significant increase in morbidity and mortality, early treatment is recommended. Pamidronate is an effective pharmacological agent and should be considered as primary therapy for this syndrome.
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Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology), University of California at San Francisco 94143, USA.
D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000077268:Pamidronate; D011023:Pneumonia, Staphylococcal / Q000150:complications*
D004164:Diphosphonates; D000077268:Pamidronate