Hypocalcemia Educational Materials

University:
Northwest College
Course:
VN 220 | Medical/ Surgical
Academic year:

2023
Views:

165

Pages:

2
Author:

Yesenia M.

Hypocalcemia 88(80) < older adults a 1rlo hypocalcemia alt Immobility, lack of WBA -can be caused by: hypoparathyrordom cah occur after radical neek dissection arvid. alcohol/caffere Smokerst and laxatnees/antaerds that contain phosphorus Tetany-most compon mamfestation Chvosteks sign twitching muscles innenated by the fallal heme in response to tarring of the muscle Just below the zygomatic arch (chvostek cheek) Trosseau'sign-inflating BTP Cuff to about 20mmHg > Systolic Bly and 2/5 mins after, carpal spasm occurs -can cause seizures (hypосаеста) -mental status changes depression, imya wed memory, confusion, delinum, hallucinations - TX in emerginues IV admin of caluurm sult. (calcwm gucorate/calcum chloride) *rlo digitalis toxicity * watch IN site ble extravasation can result in Cellulitis or necrosis. *toorapid admin of CA, can cause cardiac arrest preceded by bradycardia. Dilute CA In D5W and gre slowly using a pump! do mix in 0.9%- Nacl solution *