Low Sodium... Flashcards by Sophie Wakeling

What are some causes of true Na loss?

Diarrhoea and vomitting
Diuretics / renal failure
Peritonitis
Burns / CF

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What are some causes of changes /imbalance in ADH secretion?

Heart failure 
Kidney failure 
Liver disease 
Meds 
Tumours (small cell lung carcinoma)

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What drugs cause change in ADH / Na / water?

Thiazide, diuretics 
SSRIs
PPIs
ACE inhibitors 
Loop diuretics

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How do you teat patients with low sodium?

Depends on the cause

Fluid restriction nearly always works (drink less).

Pontine demyelination - can occur with rapid correction of hyponatremia

Infusion of hypertonic saline + Ferosemide can be used in symptomatic patients.

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Low Sodium... Flashcards