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Patients have ______ parathyroid glands

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Parathyroid glands produce

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parathyroid (PTH) also called parathormone)
-released into the bloodstream by negative feedback mechanism
dependent on plasma calcium concentration

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The half life of parathyroid hormone levels is________ and the average PTH level is:

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4 minutes

average PTH level*****: 8-51 pg/mL

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Hypocalcemia causes

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release of parathormone

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Hypercalcemia causes

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suppression of synthesis and release of parathormone

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Parathyroid hormone maintains

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normal plasma calcium concentration*****

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Calcium moves across these three interfaces:

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GI tract, renal tubules, and bone

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Calcitonin

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opposes the effects of PTH

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Calcitonin is secreted by

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the parafollicular cells in the thyroid****

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Calcitonin secretion is stimulated by

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increased serum calcium (hypercalcemia)

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Calcitonin lowers

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blood calcium ***** in 3 ways:
inhibits osteoclast activity in bones (promotes bone storage of calcium)
inhibits renal tubular cell reabsorption of Ca2+
inhibits Ca2+ absorption in the intestines

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The osteoclasts are found on the surface of bones and work by

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breaking down bone tissue by digestion and degradation

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Resorption is the

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absorption into the circulation– osteoclasts break down the bone tissue and release minerals, resulting in the transfer of calcium from bone tissue to the blood

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Vitamin D is ______ soluble

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fat

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Vitamin D increases

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intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate

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Vitamin D maintains

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calcium homeostasis and metabolism

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Vitamin D receptors are found in

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intestines, kidneys, bone, and parathyroid gland

  • helps transport proteins absorb calcium in the intestine
  • bone resorption
  • Reabsorption of calcium in the distal nephron
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Vitamin D can be found from

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the diet- Vitamin D2 (cholecalciferol) and Vitamin D3 (ergocalciferol)

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The synthesis of D2 is dependent on

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sun exposure

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Both Vitamin D2 & D3 get hydrolyzed in

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the liver to 25-hydroxyvitamin

then in the kidney it gets hydrolyzed again to 1,25-hydroxyvitamin D*****

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The normal total (bound and free) serum calcium concentration is

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9.5-10.5 mg/dL

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Normal ionized calcium is

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****4.75-5.7 mg/dL

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Describe how acidosis and alkalosis affect calcium levels.*****

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acidosis increases serum calcium

alkalosis decreases serum calcium

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Approximately _____ of serum calcium is bound to albumin, ______ is ionized, and _____ is bound to chelating agents (phosphate, citrate, and sulfate)

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50%; 40%; 10%

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Ionized calcium fraction depends on
pH
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Protein binding
decreases as pH decreases
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Alkalosis (& calcium)
increases calcium binding to protein; decreases ionized fraction
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Acidosis (& calcium)
decreases calcium binding to protein; & increased ionized fraction
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Each 0.1 decrease in pH increases
ionized calcium by 0.05 mmol/L
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Biological functions of calcium include
bone formation, reservoir for ECF, blood clotting, excitability of nerve and muscle, metabolic regulation for action of hormones & enzyme activation
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Reduced production of PTH can be the result of
DiGeorge syndrome CATCH 22 syndrome autoimmune
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Disorders related to PTH include:
impaired PTH due to peripheral resistance parathyroid gland adenomas**** reduced production of PTH
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Hyperparathyroidism is the
excess production of PTH***
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The most common cause of hyperparathyroidism is
hypercalcemia, defined as total serum calcium above 10.4 mg/dL
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Hyperparathyroidism can be classified as ******
primary (parathyroid gland destruction), secondary (appropriate response to hypocalcemia as seen in CKD), or ectopic
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Primary hyperparathyroidism can be due to
excessive secretion of parathormone due to: benign adenoma (80-90%)****** hyperplasia (15%) carcinoma (<1-5%)
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With primary hyperparathyroidism, over
50% of patients are asymptomatic
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Symptoms are more common at
calcium levels above 11.5-12 mg/dL
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Manifestations of hypercalcemia involve primarily the
kidneys and skeletal system- calcium deposits in renal parenchyma or recurrent nephrolithiasis and skeletal pathology
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Diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism
``` PTH assay calcium levels vitamin D levels renal function CT scans has anything happened to the neck? albumin? ```
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Medical management of hyperparathyroidism includes
used for mild, asymptomatic disease mild hypercalcemia-->hydration moderate to severe hypercalcemia (13-15)- IV saline hydration and furosemide to promote a Na/Ca diuresis
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Surgical management of hyperparathyroidism includes
definitive treatment intraoperative PTH assay is measured before and at a 5-minute intervals after adenoma removal to confirm a rapid fall to normal
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With multiple-gland hyperplasia, all glands must be identified and either
1. three are removed, with partial excision of the fourth (leaving a good blood supply) 2. total parathyroidectomy is performed, with immediate transplantation of a removed, minced parathyroid gland into the forearm muscles
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Hypoparathyroidism is the
absence or deficiency in PTH secretion | resistance of peripheral tissues to the effects of the hormone
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Hypoparathyroidism results in
hypocalcemia
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Hypoparathyroidism tends to be
iatrogenic (removed surgically with thyroidectomy)
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Clinical signs of hypocalcemia include
``` neuronal irritability skeletal muscle spasms tetany seizures fatigue and mental status changes prolonged QT interval Congestive heart failure (chronic) hypotension (acute) ```
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Acute hypocalcemia can present with
stridor, laryngospasm, and apnea
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Tetany occurs because
normally calcium blocks sodium channels and inhibits depolarization of nerve and muscle fibers, reduced calcium lowers the threshold for depolarization
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Treatment for hypocalcemia includes
electrolyte replacement calcium and vitamin D hypomagnesemia is managed with oral or IV replacement
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Severe symptomatic hypocalcemia requires
10-20 mL of 10% calcium gluconate or 3-5 mL of 10% calcium chloride followed by a continuous infusion of calcium (1-2 mg/kg/hr)
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For anesthesia and hypocalcemia,
treat hypocalcemia prior to surgery
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Major anesthetic risks of hypocalcemia include
decreased cardiac contractility and dysrhythmias tetany altered response to muscle relaxants risk for laryngospasm
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The treatment for overactive parathyroid gland is
surgical removal of the benign tumor
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Without treatment for overactive parathyroid gland,
problems of fatigue, bad memory, kidney stones, and osteoporosis will result
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Parathyroid surgery is performed
supine, arms tucked, gel head ring, 2 PIVs, antiemetic coverage, GA with NIMS monitoring ETT, inhalation agent, remifentanil infusion, no abx, ether screen and 2 clicks down on bed for neck extension
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The anesthetic management of parathyroidectomy includes:
concern for cardiac dysrhythmias secondary to elevated calcium--> hypercalcemia decreases the refractory period and increases ventricular excitability NIMs ETT--> assess RLN Careful positioning--> risk for fractures
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Postoperative complications of parathyroidectomy
are similar to thyroid surgery- recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, hematoma, hypocalcemia -acute hypocalcemia- only if severe deficit preop or injury to all parathyroid glands
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The effects of neuromuscular blocking agents with parathyroidectomy are
unpredictable secondary to hypercalcemia- consider qualitative NMB monitoring
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Parathyroid surgery uses
large IV for PTH sampling if it is impossible to site a peripheral IV that will drawback then an arterial line may be needed consider saphenous IV position NIBP cuff (above PTH sample IV) to function as a tourniquet
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PTH sampling during surgery involves
1. baseline PTH sample 2. scheduled PTH samples in OR are at: - -> time 0 (at removal of parathyroid as alerted by surgeon) - -> time 5, 10, and 15 min post parathyroid removal

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