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Neonatal Hypocalcemia and Related Conditions

  • Dennis A. Noe
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    Department of Pathology and Laboratory, Medicine University of Texas Medical School, Houston, P.O. Box 20708, Houston, Texas 77025
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    Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas
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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0272-2712(18)31100-4
Neonatal Hypocalcemia and Related Conditions
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      Electrolyte abnormalities in the neonate, such as hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypomagnesemia, and alkalosis, can predispose to neuromuscular irritability. The pathophysiology of these disorders and techniques for measuring serum calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus are discussed.
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