On scene you suspect that a young female patient is suffering from hyperventilation syndrome. Which one of the following signs would best assist you in confirming this suspicion?

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Spasm of the hands (carpopedal spasm) is a common sign of hyperventilation syndrome, often due to decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood leading to a condition called hypocalcemia, which can cause neuromuscular irritability.

On Scene You Suspect That a Young Female Patient Is