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Hypercalcemia

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid Lactated RingersDehydrationHypokalemiaHypovolemiaParalytic SensitivityRenal Abnormalities

Pathophysiology

Defined as a blood calcium > 10.4 mg/dL Hypercalcemia can happen for a number of reasons. Calcium is absorbed in the gut, excreted in the urine, and stored in bone as a reservoir. Disruptions in any...

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