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Revision as of 16:40, 21 November 2014
Background
- >4.5 mg/dL
Diagnosis
Symptoms usually related to associated renal failure, hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia
Differential Diagnosis
Treatment
- Treat the underlying cause
- Restrict calcium phosphate intake
- IV Normal Saline (if normal renal fx)
- Acetazolamide (500mg IV q6hr) - if normal renal fx
- Oral phosphate binders (aluminum carbonate or hydroxide)
- Hemodialysis
Sources
Tintinalli