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MedCalc: Hyponatremia & Hypernatremia

The urine output may hjponatremia dramatically during correction, leading to over correction Over correction may result in osmotic demyelination, and although this may not be initially apparent, can be a very serious complication.

Intake and output need to be watched closely. No part of this application may be duplicated without written permission from the author. Nephrologists must monitor electrolytes and fluid output very closely.

Patients with severe acute symptomatic hyponatremia must be managed in the intensive care unit. Whenever using intravenous solutions post operatively, check serum electrolytes at least daily. All medical decisions must hyponatrdmia based upon the clinical judgment of a licensed physician.

Consult a nephrologist early. All calculations must be checked for accuracy and confirmed before use, clinical or otherwise.

Formulas may overcorrect the serum sodium so one must use clinical judgment and monitor the serum sodium, intake and output adrogye closely during the critical period. Licensee or user assumes the duty to have any and all laboratory values or calculations verified by a licensed physician.

Electrolytes need to be checked frequently, and fluids adjusted as needed. Use of this formula stipulates the physician is highly familiar with the medical literature with respect to the management of hyponatremia.

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Do not exceed guidelines for correction. Avoid hypotonic fluids after surgery.