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What level defines hypocalcaemia ?
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[Ca2+] of < 2.0 mmol/L
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List the broad categories for causation of Hypocalcaemia.
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1. Endocrine
2. Reduced absorption 3. Increased excretion 4. Drugs 5. Sequestration |
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What endocrine conditions cause Hypocalcaemia?
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1. Hypoparathyroidism
2. Pseudohypoparathyroidism |
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What conditions lead to reduced Ca2+ absorption and hypocalcaemia?
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1. Vitamin D Deficiency
2. Malabsorption Syndrome |
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What Conditions lead to Increased Ca2+ excretion and Hypocalcaemia ?
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1. Diuretics
2. Alcoholism 3. Chronic renal impairment (CRF) |
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What drugs lead to Hypocalcaemia ?
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1. Loop diuretics
2. Magnesium 3. Gentamicin 4. Heparin 5. Phosphates |
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What Sequestration conditions lead to Hypocalcaemia?
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1. Pancreatitis **
2. Rhabdomyolysis 3. Sepsis 4. Massive Transfusion 5. Hypomagnesaemia |
