SIADH

Question 1

SIADH

Answer 1

seizure
drowsiness

(can be secondary to pneumonia)

euvolemic hypo-osmolar hyponatraemia with inappropriately elevated urinary sodium and normal thyroid and adrenal function

Question 2

SIADH management

Answer 2

single IV infusion
150ml of 3% hypertonic saline or equivalent over 20 minutes

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in 1st line, moderate SIADH consider fluid restriction