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Hungry Bone Syndrome (HBS)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ArrhythmiasHypomagnesemiaHypophosphatemiaUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesSeizuresDifficult AirwayCareful PositioningHypocalcemiaLaryngospasm Risk

Pathophysiology

Hungry bone syndrome (HBS) is profound, prolonged hypocalcemia that follows the abrupt withdrawal of a chronic bone-resorbing stimulus, most often parathyroidectomy for primary or secondary...

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