Approach to hypocalcemia (pediatrics) Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 9-month-old boy in status epilepticus is brought to the emergency room by ambulance. Intravenous (IV) access was obtained by the paramedics, and he was given two doses of IV lorazepam but continues to seize. His parents state he has not had any fevers, upper respiratory infections, trauma, or potential overdose. He was born at 39 weeks of gestation, and the pregnancy and delivery were uncomplicated. He has been growing well but has gross motor delays for which he is getting physical therapy. The parents report that he is otherwise healthy. Temperature is 37.6°C (99.7°F), pulse is 165/min, respirations are 42/min, blood pressure is 85/48 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 96% on room air. On physical examination, the patient is in status epilepticus with tonic-clonic movements. There is noticeable frontal bossing and bowing of the legs. Additional physical examination is difficult to perform. The patient is placed on continuous monitoring, and he is provided supplemental oxygen. Results of lab work are shown below. Which of the following should be administered to this patient to treat the underlying cause of the seizures? 

 Laboratory value     Result     Reference range    
 Complete blood count    
 Hemoglobin     12 g/dL     10.5-13.5 g/dL    
 Hematocrit     40 %     33-39 %    
 Leukocyte count     14,300 /mm3     6,000-13,500 /mm3    
 Platelet count     317,000/mm3     150,000-450,000/mm3    
 Serum chemistry   
 Sodium      142 mEq/L     133-140 mEq/L    
 Potassium      4.6 mEq/L     4.1-5.85 mEq/L    
 Glucose     78 mg/dL     74-127 mg/dL    
 Calcium     6.8 mg/dL     8.8-11.4 mg/dL    
 Toxicology    
 Urine toxicology     Negative     Negative    
 Serum toxicology     Negative     Negative    

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