Acute Medicine | Endocrine | Management of low sodium
Management of Low Sodium
Session Overview
Description
This session revises the basic physiology of water and sodium regulation, and demonstrates a structured approach to the assessment and management of patients with hyponatraemia.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Explain the physiology of sodium and water balance
- Recognise the clinical manifestations and severity of hyponatraemia
- Create a management plan for patients with a low plasma sodium concentration
- Recognise the complications associated with the management of hyponatraemia
Hyponatraemia is a common problem encountered in acute medicine. Diagnosing the cause of a low plasma sodium concentration can seem daunting and trainees often feel unsure in how to proceed with treatment. No one wishes to miss an important underlying cause, or manage a patient who develops central pontine myelinosis.
This session provides:
- Revision of the basic physiology required to understand hyponatraemia
- Practice in developing management plans for patients with hyponatraemia
- Discussion around some common management issues and pitfalls
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