First Aid Renal/GU

Question 1

when fixing hypernatremia, what is the appropriate rate of correction?

Answer 1

less than 0.5 mEq/L/hr

Question 2

What are the 6D’s of causes for hypernatremia?

Answer 2

1. Diuresis
2. Dehydration
3. Diabetes insipidus (DI)
4. Docs (iatrogenic)
5. Diarrhea
6. Disease