| Why is rapid correction of sodium not advisable? | it may lead to central pontine myelinosis | Urgent intervention unnecessary Assess ECF volume and restrict fluid intake to 500-1000 ml/ 24 hour Likely Chronic Headache, irritability, difficulty in concentration, altered mood, depression Vomiting, seizures, obtundation, coma, respiratory distress, unstable gait/ falls Na deficit = .6x body weight (target Plasma Na-starting Na concentration) 1 litre of 3% hypertonic saline=513mM Na (1ml/kg/ hr increases serum Na by 1mM/hr) 1 litre of isotonic saline= 154 mM Na *Rapid correction of sodium is not advisable as it may lead to central pontine myelinosis Significant sequelae unlikely Assess ECF Volume status Yes Yes No No Is Hyponatremia severe? (<125 mmol/L) | 518 | relationship | 0.970 | Urgent intervention unnecessary Assess ECF volume and restrict fluid intake to 500-1000 ml/ 24 hour Likely Chronic Headache, irritability, difficulty in concentration, altered mood, depression Vomiting, seizures, obtundation, coma, respiratory distress, unstable gait/ falls Na deficit = .6x body weight (target Plasma Na-starting Na concentration) 1 litre of 3% hypertonic saline=513mM Na (1ml/kg/ hr increases serum Na by 1mM/hr) 1 litre of isotonic saline= 154 mM Na *Rapid correction of sodium is not advisable as it may lead to central pontine myelinosis Significant sequelae unlikely Assess | 1 | page=1,block=20 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the treatment for acute severe hyponatremia lasting less than 48 hours? | Emergency correction with hypertonic 3% saline 1-2 ml/kg/hr until safe Na target to a total 4-6m/M | Severe hyponatremia treatment Acute < 48 hours Emergency correction with hypertonic 3% saline 1-2 ml/kg/hr until safe Na target to a total 4-6m/M, this modest increase is sufficient to alleviate severe symptoms. After that corrective guidelines chronic hyponatremia are appropriate Chronic/Unknown ( > 48 hours ) Correction with 3% saline@ 0.5-1ml/kg/hour till resolution of symptoms or until safe Na target Correction* not > 8-10 mM within first 24 hours Oral Tolvaptan 15 mg on day one and then 30-60 mg per day if serum Na remains below 135 or rise is less than 5 mmol per 24 hours. 6 -8 hourly monitoring of serum Na to be done Duration? | 47 | summary | 0.970 | Severe hyponatremia treatment Acute < 48 hours Emergency correction with hypertonic 3% saline 1-2 ml/kg/hr until safe Na target to a total 4-6m/M, this modest increase is sufficient to alleviate severe symptoms. | 1 | page=1,block=20 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the characteristics of hypervolemia? | Total body water • Total body sodium | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Assessment of Volume status | 409 | summary | 0.930 | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total |
| What are some symptoms that indicate likely chronic hyponatremia? | Headache, irritability, difficulty in concentration, altered mood, depression | Urgent intervention unnecessary Assess ECF volume and restrict fluid intake to 500-1000 ml/ 24 hour Likely Chronic Headache, irritability, difficulty in concentration, altered mood, depression Vomiting, seizures, obtundation, coma, respiratory distress, unstable gait/ falls Na deficit = .6x body weight (target Plasma Na-starting Na concentration) 1 litre of 3% hypertonic saline=513mM Na (1ml/kg/ hr increases serum Na by 1mM/hr) 1 litre of isotonic saline= 154 mM Na *Rapid correction of sodium is not advisable as it may lead to central pontine myelinosis Significant sequelae unlikely Assess ECF Volume status Yes Yes No No Is Hyponatremia severe? (<125 mmol/L) | 115 | list | 0.820 | Urgent intervention unnecessary Assess ECF volume and restrict fluid intake to 500-1000 ml/ 24 hour Likely Chronic Headache, irritability, difficulty in concentration, altered mood, depression Vomiting, seizures, obtundation, coma, respiratory distress, unstable gait/ falls Na deficit = .6x body weight (target Plasma Na-starting Na concentration) 1 litre of 3% hypertonic saline=513mM Na (1ml/kg/ hr increases serum Na by 1mM/hr) 1 litre of isotonic saline= 154 mM Na *Rapid correction of sodium is not advisable as it may lead to central pontine myelinosis Significant sequelae unlikely Assess |
| What are some conditions associated with extrarenal fluid losses? | Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Assessment of Volume status | 303 | list | 0.820 | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total |
| What are the conditions associated with euvolemia without edema? | Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Assessment of Volume status | 508 | list | 0.820 | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total |
| What are the components assessed in volume status evaluation? | Total body water • Total body sodium | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Assessment of Volume status | 409 | list | 0.820 | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total |
| What are some symptoms associated with chronic hyponatremia? | Headache, irritability, difficulty in concentration, altered mood, depression | Urgent intervention unnecessary Assess ECF volume and restrict fluid intake to 500-1000 ml/ 24 hour Likely Chronic Headache, irritability, difficulty in concentration, altered mood, depression Vomiting, seizures, obtundation, coma, respiratory distress, unstable gait/ falls Na deficit = .6x body weight (target Plasma Na-starting Na concentration) 1 litre of 3% hypertonic saline=513mM Na (1ml/kg/ hr increases serum Na by 1mM/hr) 1 litre of isotonic saline= 154 mM Na *Rapid correction of sodium is not advisable as it may lead to central pontine myelinosis Significant sequelae unlikely Assess ECF Volume status Yes Yes No No Is Hyponatremia severe? (<125 mmol/L) | 115 | list | 0.820 | Urgent intervention unnecessary Assess ECF volume and restrict fluid intake to 500-1000 ml/ 24 hour Likely Chronic Headache, irritability, difficulty in concentration, altered mood, depression Vomiting, seizures, obtundation, coma, respiratory distress, unstable gait/ falls Na deficit = .6x body weight (target Plasma Na-starting Na concentration) 1 litre of 3% hypertonic saline=513mM Na (1ml/kg/ hr increases serum Na by 1mM/hr) 1 litre of isotonic saline= 154 mM Na *Rapid correction of sodium is not advisable as it may lead to central pontine myelinosis Significant sequelae unlikely Assess |
| What conditions can cause extrarenal losses of fluids? | Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Assessment of Volume status | 303 | list | 0.820 | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total |
| What are some causes of extrarenal losses in hypovolemia? | Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Assessment of Volume status | 303 | list | 0.820 | Renal failure - Nephrotic syndrome - Cirrhosis - Cardiac failure Renal Losses - Diuretic excess - Mineralocorticoid deficiency - Salt losing deficiency - Bicarbonaturia with renal tubal acidosis and metabolic alkalosis - Ketonuria - Osmotic diuresis - Cerebral salt wasting syndrome Extrarenal Losses - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Third spacing of fluids • Burns • Pancreatitis • Trauma UNa>20 UNa<20 Hypovolemia • Total body water • Total body sodium Euvolemia (No edema) • Total body water • Total body sodium - Glucocorticoid deficiency - Hypothyroidism - Stress - Drugs - SIADH Hypervolemia • Total |