2000
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2000.01540.x
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Calcium and the anaesthetist

Abstract: SummaryCalcium plays a central role in a large number of physiological actions that are essential for life. It is important therefore that the anaesthetist understands calcium pathophysiology. In this review, the physiology, regulation, clinical features, causes and treatment of alterations in circulating calcium will be discussed. In addition, the effects that acid±base status, massive blood transfusion and cardiopulmonary bypass may have on circulating calcium will be highlighted. Finally, the role that calc… Show more

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“…The Na + channel opener veratridine causes an abnormal entry of Na + ions followed by a secondary increase of the Ca 2+ concentration, leading to beating arrests because the Na + channel is unable to close [30]. of isradipine (15 µM) for inducing beating arrests was much higher than that for verapamil, most likely because this compound only blocks the L-type Ca 2+ channels.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The Na + channel opener veratridine causes an abnormal entry of Na + ions followed by a secondary increase of the Ca 2+ concentration, leading to beating arrests because the Na + channel is unable to close [30]. of isradipine (15 µM) for inducing beating arrests was much higher than that for verapamil, most likely because this compound only blocks the L-type Ca 2+ channels.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Calcium gluconate gel (2.5%) is widely used for first aid and/or primary treatment of HF burns of the skin [22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30]. The gel is applied promptly and repeatedly onto the burned area, up to several hours.…”
Section: Acute Hazardous Effectsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Cardiovascular function may be impaired in hypocalcaemia, and cardiac failure, hypotension, impaired rhythm, digital insensitivity and impaired β adrenergic effects may occur. Hypocalcaemia may also potentially activate the negative inotropic effects of barbiturates and volatile anaesthetics (22). These disturbances may result in hypotension, arrhythmia and prolonged muscle relaxation in critically ill patients during anaesthetic administration.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%