title: Endocrine and metabolic emergencies: hypocalcaemia.
abstract: Hypocalcaemia is a common electrolyte disturbance, especially in the inpatient setting. There are a wide variety of causes of hypocalcaemia and correct management depends on the underlying diagnosis. However, acute hypocalcaemia is associated with significant morbidity and mortality and should be managed as a medical emergency. Chronic care of the hypocalcaemic patient is also briefly described, as this is an important opportunity to reduce further admissions related to both hypocalcaemic and hypercalcaemic presentations.
authors.affiliation: Glenn Matfin Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; and Division of Endocrinology, New York University School of Medicine New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Carroll
authors.forename: Glenn
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Matfin