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Hypocalcemic emergencies.

P M Reber·H Heath
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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.

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P M Reber, H Heath. 1995. Hypocalcemic emergencies.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30086-4

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