A patient undergoes thyroid surgery, following which he develops perioral tingling. Blood Ca is 8.9 meq; Next step is:
Correct Answer: Intravenous calcium gluconate and serial monitoring
Description: This patient presents with symptoms of hypocalcemia which is a complication of thyroid surgery due to accidental removal of parathyroid glands. So intravenous administration of calcium gluconate and serial monitoring should be done. Ref: Harrison's Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 362.
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