Hyponatremic Encephalopathy

August 24, 2017 00:25:06
Hyponatremic Encephalopathy
Critical Care Perspectives in Emergency Medicine
Hyponatremic Encephalopathy

Aug 24 2017 | 00:25:06

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Show Notes

Hyponatremia is one of the most common electrolyte disorders encountered in emergency medicine and critical care.  Patients with hyponatremic encephalopathy represent a severe form of hyponatremia that must be rapidly treated.  In this episode, we discuss pearls and pitfalls in treating this critical condition.

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