Hyponatraemia Flashcards
1
Q
hyponatraemia
A
low levels of Na
2
Q
causes
A
drugs
addison’s
SIADH
3
Q
acute symptoms
A
confusion
headaches
seizures
altered GCS
4
Q
management of acute episode
A
3% hypertonic saline
5
Q
what must be done if low Na levels are picked up and there are no symptoms
A
assess fluid status
6
Q
management of the different fluid status
A
hypovalaemic - normal saline infusion
euvolaemic - Na>20 then fluid restrict, otherwise refer
hypervolaemic - manage underlying cause
