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Will hypocalcemia contribute to bilateral prolonged ankle clonus ? is hypocalcemic pt more vulnerable to seizures during sevoflurane inhalation ?
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Hypocalcemia: Will cause exaggerated reflexes, and in general anesthetics prevent seizures not induce seizures.
Answered 3/22/2014
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Hypocalcemia rx: You need the evaluation, correct diagnosis and treatment for the hypocalcemia before you have any anesthesia.
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