Basic Guidance on treatment of hypocalcaemia (adjusted normal range 2.13-2.63)
- Try to identify an underlying cause
- Check magnesium (think about PPIs) – and correct first.
- Ideally check Vit D and PTH before initiating treatment.
- <1.9 admit for Calcium Gluconate IV
- >1.9 – 2.3 if symptomic Admit otherwise Calci_D 1 tablet BD and monitor Ca+ levels weekly.
See Gloucester Hospital Guidance below: