[Trousseaus sign with main d'acoucheur caused by hyperventilation].
Trousseaus sign and "main d'acoucheur" is a clinical sign of increased neuromuscular sensitivity and can be seen in patients with hypocalcaemia. The fingers gather in a pyramid and the wrist if flexed. We report three different cases with hyperventilation as the apparent reason for main d'acoucheur. The treatment is simple and quick; removal of the underlying cause, reassurance and re-breathing.
Skadestuen, Kolding Sygehus, Denmark. vestergaard_anders@hotmail.com
Anders
A
Vestergaard
Vidar De Bourg
Vde B
Ruddox
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000150:complications; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013746:Tetany / Q000209:etiology; D014953:Wrist