Trousseau Sign Hypocalcemia Indicator & Spasm Test | Osmosis

Uni Medical care on Instagram: "Trousseau's sign is a clinical indicator of hypocalcemia, characterized by a carpopedal spasm when a blood pressure cuff is inflated on the arm, leading to involuntary muscle contraction due to increased neuromuscular excitability. 🟥🟥 It is an early and sensitive sign of calcium deficiency and may precede other symptoms such as muscle cramps, paresthesia, or generalized tetany, especially in cases of postoperative hypoparathyroidism or electrolyte imbalance. 🟥�