Calcium and phosphorus disorders
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List the fucntions of ionised calcium
enzyme reactions
membrane transport
blood coagulation
NM transmision
muscular contraction
vascular tone
nerve conduction
hormone secretion
bone formation and resorbtion
list functions of phosphorus
ATP formation, intracellular buffer, H+ excretion in kidney, bone formation and resoption
list the clinical signs of hypocalcaemia
decreased temperature, weakness, tremors, bradycardia / tachycardia, arrhythias
list the clinical signs of hypercalcaemia
development of calcium deposits
severe pain
polyuria
abdominal cramps
tachycardia, arrythmias
How can we test for Ca disorder?
Must test BOTH Ca++ and PTH concentration!
How can we treat hypocalcaemia
calcium salts
vitamin D
How can we treat hypercacaemia
IVFT to enhance urianry excretion
