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Nephrology • Electrolyte disorders
Do you recommend prophylactic post-operative use of an intravenous calcium infusion for patients with ESKD who undergo subtotal parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Ionized calcium concentration should be monitored closely post-operatively for hungry bone syndrome. Intravenous calcium infusion is indicated if there is a rapid and progressive decrease in the serum ionized calcium level.
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