How to prepare for a tetany test?

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The direct preparation for the tetany test is to enable easy

 and convenient access to the entire upper limb.

Before the examination is performed, the patient

should stop taking supplements (magnesium and calcium) for at least 7 days,

as they may influence the test result.

 

After the examination, the patient may experience discomfort - temporary numbness in the hand

and small transient petechiae on the examined limb. below the pressure of the blood pressure monitor,

however, he can return to all daily activities.

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