Previous small studies had put the prevalence of hypocalcemia in trauma patients at 23-56%. This single center study of 2200 patients looked at prevalence and outcome and found a much lower prevalence however worse outcomes than those who were not hypocalcemic.
Hill, Joshua H. MD; Shah, Bhairav DO; Rady, Emily MD; Lieber, Michael MS; Lauria, Julia DO; Lee, Katarina DO; Wierzbicki, Katrina BS; Kashikar, Tanisha DO; Kincaid, Michelle MD. The observed incidence of hypocalcemia in traumatically injured patients is lower than previously reported. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 99(6):p 920-927, December 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004756
