Guideline
Emergency management of acute hypocalcaemia in adult patients
Emergency management of acute hypocalcaemia in adult patients - Society for Endocrinology
Acute hypocalcaemia can be life threatening, necessitating urgent treatment. In severe cases, intravenous calcium forms the mainstay of initial therapy, but it is essential to ascertain the underlying cause and commence specific therapy as early as possible. This guideline aims to take the non-specialist through the initial phase of assessment and management.