Outcome and prognosis In experienced hands parathyroidectomy, the success rate range between 95- 98%. Normalizes serum calcium and PTH, reduces the risk of fracture in those with symptomatic and asymptomatic disease, may provide minor improvements in neurocognitive dysfunction in those with mild PHPT, reduces the incidence of renal stones, and regress the septal hypertrophy. Postparathyroidectomy Management The immediate postoperative management of the postparathyroidectomy patient focuses particular
Dehydration and Hypocalcemia Shonna Dillman Maryville University Dehydration and Hypocalcemia Why are the very young and very old people at higher risk for dehydration than individuals of other ages? The very young and very old people are at a greater risk for developing dehydration quickly for some very different reasons and some similar reasons. The very young have higher metabolic rates, loss of fluids through diarrhea, and possibly immature kidneys (McCance & Huether, 2010). Children are also
calcium Order-ID: 2535740 Calcium Essential for good health, the daily required intake of calcium for bodily functions is obtainable from the diet or as a supplement. Calcium Calcium, an essential mineral for optimal health, supports the strengthening of the skeleton and dentition of an individual. Teeth and bones function as repositories for 99% of the body's calcium. The skeleton undergoes a process of continual change or remodeling as new bone, created by cells known as osteoblasts, is deposited