In June 2012, a shortage of the calcium source (10% sterile solution of calcium gluconate in 500 mL bottles) occurred. To overcome this problem, we first tried to import an alternative source but the administrative delay was too long. The only sources available within a month were 10 mL ...
It is important for the physician to understand the principles of treating this vast majority of tolerant persons. Patients frequently underdose themselves and need professional guidance to push the doses to effective levels. The small number of persons, especially elderly persons, intolerant to oral ...