Management options in hypercalcemia

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1–2 minutes
  • Administration of normal saline
  • Loop diuretics like Frusemide ( Thiazides will increase the tubular absorption of calcium)
  • Calcitonin
  • Bisphosphonates
  • Mithramycin
  • Hydrocortisone
  • Hemodialysis
  • Hypercalcemia per se doesn’t contraindicate any specific anesthetic drug or technique

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