pediatrics
Neonatal Hypocalcemia
Symptoms and Signs of Neonatal Hypocalcemia
Symptoms and signs of neonatal hypocalcemia rarely occur unless total serum calcium is<7 mg/dL (<1.75 mmol/L) or the ionized calcium is<3.0 mg/dL (<0.75 mmol/L). Signs include hypotonia, tachycardia, tachypnea, apnea, poor feeding, jitteriness, tetany, and seizures. Similar symptoms may occur with hypoglycemia and opioid withdrawal. 