0Clinical Question 0A patient is admitted status post ischemic stroke with focal edema on CT scan. There is no concern regarding herniation. Is there a role for continuous infusion of hypertonic saline with a goal of maintaining a sustained elevation of sodium?0 Theoretical Benefit 0Theoretically, elevating the tonicity of the blood could remove water … [Read more...]
EMCrit Podcast 39 – Hyponatremia
Hmm… he’s tasty, but he just needs a little saltIn this podcast, I discuss the management of hyponatremia in the ED. After reading countless articles from the nephrology literature…I can still attest that I have not a friggin’ clue about renal physiology. But I think I have found a simpler path to the work-up and treatment of low sodium in the ED.When they are <130 … [Read more...]
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