Description
The clinical signs of hypercalcaemia can vary significantly and the causes of the disorder include diseases of various organ systems. Hypercalcemia can pose a challenge to investigate and treat in primary care practice. In this internal medicine webinar, we will look at the approach to investigation of hypercalcaemia and how to treat hypercalcaemia in the emergent setting.
Learning Objectives
- A summary of calcium homeostasis
- The common causes of hypercalcaemia in small animal species
- The measurement of calcium in practice
- The use of imaging in the investigation of hypercalcaemia
- The treatment of hypercalcaemia in the emergent setting
