Clinical Resources
PONS Presentation: Hyponatremia (No CEU)
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This presentation discusses the importance of recognizing and treating hyponatremia in the acute neurologically injured
patient. The benefits and limitations of various treatment strategies are reviewed.
Objectives:
- Describe the incidence and consequences of hyponatremia in common acute neurological disorders.
- Compare and contrast cerebral salt wasting syndrome and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) in this
population.
- Evaluate the benefits and limitations of various treatment strategies commonly employed.