Why does hypocalcaemia cause tetany?

- A potentiallylife-threatening electrolyte problem that commonly finds its way into the ICU as well as on exams.

- Illustration of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea and esophagus.

- A simple presentation based on a real life case study. Covers the role of calcium, calcium homeostasis, hyercalcaemia & hyperparathyroidism.

- Covers the diagnostic pathway, clinical features and treatment options.

- Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, investigations and management of hypercalcaemia in malignancy.

- From Guyton - Medical Physiology Low calcium ions level is claimed to cause "tetany" due to the theory stating that calcium ions bind to the exterior surfaces of the sodium channel protein (volta...

- Why is hypocalcemia always associated with hypomagnesemia, and unresponding hypocalcemia will responde to magnesium correction if so whats the connection behind it?

- Hypercalcaemia

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