Rapid correction of water intoxication by hypertonic saline and frusemide.
A case of profound hyponatraemia with severe cerebral dysfunction, induced by excess water intake and exacerbated by smoking, is described. Rapid correction with hypertonic saline infusions and frusemide allowed a negative fluid balance and elevation of serum sodium concentration to be achieved without precipitating acute pulmonary oedema.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005665:Furosemide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000209:etiology; D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012907:Smoking / Q000150:complications; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014869:Water Intoxication / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D005665:Furosemide