Novel calcium infusion regimen after parathyroidectomy for renal hyperparathyroidism.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Calcium infusion is used after parathyroid surgery for renal hyperparathyroidism to treat postoperative hypocalcaemia. We compared a new infusion regimen to one commonly used in Malaysia based on 2003 K/DOQI guidelines.

Methods

Retrospective data on serum calcium and infusion rates was collected from 2011-2015. The relationship between peak calcium efflux (PER) and time was determined using a scatterplot and linear regression. A comparison between regimens was made based on treatment efficacy (hypocalcaemia duration, total infusion amount and time) and calcium excursions (outside target range, peak and trough calcium) using bar charts and an unpaired t-test.

Results

Fifty-one and 34 patients on the original and new regimens respectively were included. Mean PER was

SUBMITTER: Tan JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5347919 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature