Course Objectives

In this module, we outline the approach to a patient who may have hypocalcemia. You will learn the basics of calcium homeostasis and the reasons serum calcium levels can decrease when a dysfunction occurs. Important questions to ask in a history including onset, timing and associated symptoms, if any, are discussed. With presentations that range from incidental lab finding, to overt cardiac disease, a systematic approach is essential in the work up of these patients. Investigative modalities are directed by clinical impression. Management is two-fold, aimed at managing symptoms and treating the cause of low serum calcium.

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Overview

    • The THINK MD MODEL

    • Objectives

    • Pre-Quiz: Hypocalcemia

    • Whiteboard

  • 02

    SOAP Note

    • Introduction

    • Subjective

    • Objective

    • Assessment and Plan

    • References

  • 03

    Lecture

    • Lecture

  • 04

    Quiz

    • Hypocalcemia

  • 05

    Conclusion

    • Survey

    • Disclosures