Latent Tetany Signs

Friday, June 8, 20120 comments


latent tetany manifestations is negative and need provocative tests:




chvostik sign
tapping on facial muscle lead to contraction of facial muscle
Chvostek_s_sign


trousseau sign
increase blood pressure above systolic leading to carpopedal spasm
carpopedal+spasm


peroneal sign
tapping on peroneal muscle leading to contraction of peroneal

erb’s sign
current nerve 4 milliamper leading to contraction of muscle normal muscle need 8 mAmp

You can Mnemonics it at word “ petch “ or other word as you want
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