Adjustment of total plasma calcium for albumin concentrations avoids overdiagnosis of hypocalcemia in geriatric patients

Key Points

• Avoiding overdiagnosis of hypocalcemia depends on accurately adjusting plasma calcium levels with albumin concentration.
• In this analysis, adjusted calcium levels in geriatric patients resulted in reduced false positives for hypocalcemia issues.
• Assessment using plasma calcium adjustments helps clarify calcium status in older adults, addressing diagnostic confusion.
• The approach suggests potential improvements in clinical practice for geriatric healthcare, focusing on accurate calcium level assessments.