Hypo- & Hypercalcemia (Calcium Imbalances)

This video explains the main functions of calcium as well as causes, signs and symptoms, treatment and nursing considerations for calcium imbalances (hypo- & hypercalcemia).

You may also find these other videos in my FLUIDS & ELECTROLYTES PLAYLIST helpful:

Osmosis, Fluid Shifts & Fluid Administration Part 1:

Osmosis, Fluid Shifts & Fluid Administration Part 2:

Mechanisms of Blood Pressure control (RAAS, ADH):

Hypo- & Hypernatremia (Sodium Imbalances):

Hypo- & Hyperkalemia (Potassium Imbalances):

Hypo- & Hyperchloremia (Chloride Imbalances):

Hypo- & Hyperphosphatemia (Phosphate Imbalances):

Chvostek Sign:

Trousseau sign:

Hypotonic IV Fluids:

Hypertonic IV Fluids:

Fluid Volume Deficit:

Fluid Voume Excess:

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Interpretation:

Angiotension Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors:

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs):

Potassium sparing diuretics:

Loop Diuretics:

Thiazide Diuretics:

[joeseph]

Your videos are awesome and explain the electrolyte levels so they are rationale and easy to understand!

One question I still have for hypocalcemia is the Trousseau reflex...how do we differentiate that from the patient being Italian?

[OlgaDronina]

Wouldn't be bisphosphonates and calcitonin a treatment for HYPERcalcemia? I got confused.