Hypernatraemia in adults: a clinical review
Bhattacharjee, D.; Page, S.
Acute Medicine 9(2): 60-65
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1747-4892 PMID: 21597573 Document Number: 12960
Dysnatraemic disorders are becoming more common with increased use of biochemical tests in routine practice. Although hyponatraemia is generally much commoner than hypernatraemia, the latter is found in a variety of clinical situations. This review article aims to explain the approach to assessment and strategies for management of hypernatraemia, complications of its treatment and the steps that can be taken for prevention of recurrence.
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