Corrected Calcium (for Albumin)
Corrects total serum calcium for hypoalbuminaemia. Ionised calcium is the physiologically active fraction.
Score interpretation
→ Normal corrected calcium; no specific action needed
→ Investigate: vitamin D deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, CKD; supplement if symptomatic
→ IV calcium gluconate; cardiac monitoring; urgent cause identification
→ Investigate: primary hyperparathyroidism, malignancy, vitamin D toxicity; IV fluids
→ Hypercalcaemic crisis; IV fluids, bisphosphonates (zoledronic acid), calcitonin; treat underlying cause
Interpretation bands for the Corrected Calcium. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
- Levosimendan (ICU — Calcium Sensitiser) · Inodilator — Calcium Sensitiser
- Calcium Gluconate · Electrolyte — Calcium Supplement
- Levosimendan · Calcium Sensitiser / Inodilator
- Verapamil · Non-Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Diltiazem · Non-Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Felodipine · Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker
- Hyperkalaemia Management · UK Kidney Association Guidelines 2020; NICE CKD Guidelines
- Rhabdomyolysis · Renal Association 2018; UpToDate 2024
- Hypocalcaemia (Adult) · Society for Endocrinology
- SIADH (Endocrine Perspective) · European Hyponatraemia Guidelines 2014
- Hepatorenal Syndrome · EASL 2018; ICA 2015
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) · KDIGO 2012 / NICE AKI 2019
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.