Hyponatremia: cause of hypotonicity directs management.

Hyponatremia: cause of hypotonicity directs management.

Rutecki G W; Whittier F C

Consultant (00107069)

1994

1994-05

Four cases histories illustrate the process of defining the cause of hyponatremia: Categorize the patient's volume status; determine kidney function and kidney's response to volume stimulus; measure urine osmolality; consider other factors, including hypouricemia, thyroid status, and adrenal status. Treatment of patients in these four cases is reviewed in the context of CNS tonicity, and the complications encountered during correction of hyponatremic states are described. Specific details are given for administration of parenteral fluids.

Adult; Female; Male; Aged; Middle Age; Intravenous Therapy; Addison's Disease – Diagnosis; Hypertonic – Administration and Dosage; Hyponatremia – Complications; Hyponatremia – Diagnosis; Hyponatremia – Etiology; Hyponatremia – Physiopathology; Hyponatremia – Therapy; Normal Saline – Administration and Dosage; Saline Solution

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